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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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The illustrations are rich in atmosphere and convey both meaning and feeling with great power * Early Years Educator *
A modern classic * Children's Educational *
A modern Noah's ark story for youngsters who enjoy a good repetitive tale with a strong "green message" * Books for your Children *
[Burningham] is one of the best in the business * Financial Times *

Oi Get Off Our Train

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    A Paperback by John Burningham

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Red Fox
      Published 17 October 1991
      ISBN-13 9780099853404
      978-0099853404
      ISBN-10 009985340X
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      Children & Teen Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Children & Teen Fiction

      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 illustrations are rich in atmosphere and convey both meaning and feeling with great power * Early Years Educator *
      A modern classic * Children's Educational *
      A modern Noah's ark story for youngsters who enjoy a good repetitive tale with a strong "green message" * Books for your Children *
      [Burningham] is one of the best in the business * Financial Times *

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