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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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Sprightly illustrations provide a sophisticated and refreshing accompaniment to an entertaining story * School Library Journal *
He is one of the best writers in the business * Financial Times *
The language of children is Burningham's * TES *

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 04/03/1999
      ISBN13: 9780099400776, 978-0099400776
      ISBN10: 0099400774

      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
      Sprightly illustrations provide a sophisticated and refreshing accompaniment to an entertaining story * School Library Journal *
      He is one of the best writers in the business * Financial Times *
      The language of children is Burningham's * TES *

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