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John Burningham

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About John Burningham

John Burningham was born in 1936. He studied illustration at the Central School of Art. His first children's book, Borka, was published in 1963, and it was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal as the best illustrated book of the year. John Burningham collaborated with Ian Fleming on Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, designing the model of the famous car. He lived in London with his wife Helen Oxenbury, also a well-known author and illustrator. John Burningham died on January 4th, 2019.

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National Horse Day (US)

Loving Humbert by John Burningham from Red Fox.

8 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

A remarkable book that your children will love. Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham.

19 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

You should read Courtney by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox.

19 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

Simp by John Burningham from Red Fox is brilliant!

19 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham from Penguin Random House Children's UK is brilliant!

19 days ago

Climate Action Day

Whadayamean by John Burningham from Red Fox is brilliant!

21 days ago

Cold Weather

Brrr... it's cold outside. Could there be a better time to read Borka: The Adventures of a Goose With No Feathers by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox.

26 days ago

Cold Weather

Brrr... it's cold outside. Could there be a better time to read Borka: The Adventures of a Goose With No Feathers by John Burningham. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

26 days ago

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