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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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Time To Get Out Of The Bath Shirley

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 17/03/1994
      ISBN13: 9780099200512, 978-0099200512
      ISBN10: 0099200511

      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
      He is one of the best writers in the business * Financial Times *
      This book will be enjoyed by busy mums and their escapist children * Practical Parenting *

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