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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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Mr Gumpys Outing

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    A Paperback / softback by John Burningham

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: 01/06/2001
      ISBN13: 9780099408796, 978-0099408796
      ISBN10: 0099408791
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      The gently coloured illustrations are really appealing and it is good to se this classic brought to a new generation * parentsintouch.co.uk *

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