John Burningham

John Burningham

  • 5 stars across 11 books
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. John Burningham lives in London with his wife Helen Oxenbury, also a well-known author and illustrator. Born on 27th April 1936, sadly John passed away, aged 82 on 4th January 2019.
3rd October 2019

The Wind in the Willows

'There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.' From picnics by the... MoreThe Wind in the Willows

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2nd August 2018

More Would You Rather

Would you rather have breakfast with bears, lunch with a lion or dinner with ducks? Would you like to fly with the ... MoreMore Would You Rather

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2nd April 2015

The Way to the Zoo

In this classic child’s fantasy featuring John Burningham’s delightfully expressive artwork, an unlocked door leads to p... MoreThe Way to the Zoo

(2 reviews) Review
5th September 2019

Mr Gumpy's Rhino

Mr Gumpy is off on an adventure! This time he's rescuing a rhino who's lost its parents... But growing rhinos needs lo... MoreMr Gumpy's Rhino

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13th September 2010

Mouse House

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6th September 2010

It's a Secret!

Join Marie Elaine on a thrilling rooftop journey that takes her to a most unusual party!One night Marie Elaine finds her... MoreIt's a Secret!

(0 reviews) Review
1st January 1999

Little Book 6 - The Rabbit

A toddler loves his pet rabbit which lives in a hutch in the garden. He feeds the rabbit with dandilion leaves but the c... MoreLittle Book 6 - The Rabbit

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1st August 1996

Little Book 8 - The School

One small child has a very busy day at school. He reads stories, practises his handwriting, paints pictures, sings songs... MoreLittle Book 8 - The School

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1st January 1999

Little Book 7 - The Cupboard

There's a very exciting cupboard in the kitchen; full of pots, saucepans and bowls all neatly tidied away. It's fun to t... MoreLittle Book 7 - The Cupboard

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1st January 1999

The Snow

A toddler has a fun-packed day playing in the snow. He sledges down hills and makes snowballs and a snowman. After a whi... MoreThe Snow

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