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Books by John Burningham






Mr. Gumpy's Outing(1st Edition)
by John Burningham, 约翰·伯宁罕
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1990 by Square Fish
ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-1315-3, ISBN: 0-8050-1315-6

"Mr. Gumpy's Outing is a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner and an American Library Association Notable Children's Book. In England, illustrator John Burningham, with Mr. Gumpy's Outing, became the first artist ever to win England's Kate Greenaway Medal twice. Mr. Gumpy lives by a river. One sunny day he decides to take a ride in his small boat.It is such a perfect idea, for such a perfect summer day, that he soon has company: first the ..."






There's Going to Be a Baby(Illustrated)
by John Burningham, Helen Oxenbury
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2014 by Candlewick
ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-7265-2, ISBN: 0-7636-7265-3

"In a first-time creative pairing, two of the world’s most treasured picturebook creators offer a truly delightful book for new-siblings-to-be. (Ages 2 and up)When is the new baby coming? What will we call it? What will he do? We don’t really need a baby, do we? With sensitivity and wit, John Burningham follows the swirl of questions in the mind of a young child anticipating a baby sibling with excitement, curiosity, and just a bit of tr ..."






Hey! Get Off Our Train(Reprint)
(Dragonfly Books)
by John Burningham, 约翰·伯宁罕
Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1994 by Dragonfly Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-517-88204-7, ISBN: 0-517-88204-3

"Illus. in full color. "Only Burningham could make an ecological fable so much fun. A boy goes to bed and dreams that he and his stuffed dog, now a railroad engineer, are speeding through the countryside playing games and picking up endangered animals. Spacious drawings contrasted with textured landscape paintings create a striking effect as the artist juggles antic humor with a serious message--and never misses a beat."-- "Bulletin, Cen ..."






Mr. Gumpy's Motor Car(Reprint)
by John Burningham, 约翰·伯宁罕
Library, 32 Pages, Published 1976 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-690-00799-2, ISBN: 0-690-00799-X

"When Mr. Gumpy decides to go for a ride in his bright-red car, everyone wants to come along -- a rabbit, a cat, a dog, a sheep, chickens, a calf, a goat, and a boy and girl. "All right," says Mr. Gumpy. "But it will be a squash." So they all squash in and, for a while, chug along happily. Then it starts to rain, and the car becomes stuck in the mud. Who will help Mr. Gumpy push the car out? "Not me," says each passenger. In the end, how ..."






Time to Get Out of the Bath, Shirley(Updated)
(Red Fox Picture Books)
by John Burningham, 约翰·伯宁罕, Vv.Aa
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1994 by Red Fox
ISBN-13: 978-0-09-920051-2, ISBN: 0-09-920051-1

"Guaranteed to bring a smile of recognition from adults and children alike, this is the story of Shirley, lost in a daydream while mum tries in vain to persuade her to get out of the bath. While mum chats and bustles around, tidying up dropped clothes and using the bathroom scales (the things mums do!), Shirley is off on an adventure with her toy duck, down the plughole and away to a magical land of knights on white chargers and fairytal ..."






The Way to the Zoo
[Soft Cover ]
by John Burningham
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2015 by Walker Books Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-1-4063-6052-3, ISBN: 1-4063-6052-X

"In this classic child's fantasy featuring John Burningham's delightfully expressive artwork, an unlocked door leads to pandemonium - and one little girl's formidable voice reins in an entire menagerie! From one of the world's finest and most distinguished picture book makers, John Burningham, comes the story of a little girl called Sylvie who lives every child's wildest fantasy. In her bedroom wall Sylvie spots a door ...and beyond tha ..."






Borka(Updated)
by John Burningham
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Red Fox Books (Rand)
Import
ISBN-13: 978-0-09-940067-7, ISBN: 0-09-940067-7

"Once upon a time there were two geese called Mr and Mrs Plumpster. Each Spring they returned to the marshes of their ancestors, and Mrs Plumpster laid her eggs. Soon six fine young Plumpsters hatched: Archie, Freda, Jennifer, Oswald, Timothy and Borka. But Borka was different. Borka had no feathers and could not fly. When winter came the other geese flew off in search of warmer climates, leaving Borka all alone. But her adventure was on ..."






Cannonball Simp(Updated)
by John Burningham
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1999 by Red Fox
Import
ISBN-13: 978-0-09-940077-6, ISBN: 0-09-940077-4

"What child could resist Simp, the small, fat ugly little dog who nobody wants? Unable to find a home for her, her owner dumps her near a rubbish tip but even the rats ask her to move on. Simp finally stumbles upon a circus and is taken in by a clown. But the clown has his problems too as his act, firing a rubber ball from a cannon, is becoming boring. The ringmaster gives him one last chance to improve and Simp sees exactly how she can ..."






Oi! Get off Our Train(Updated)
by John Burningham
Paperback, 46 Pages, Published 1991 by Random House Of Canada, Limite
Import
ISBN-13: 978-0-09-985340-4, ISBN: 0-09-985340-X

"It seems that John Burningham has never forgotten what makes children tick and this wonderful fantasy with a ‘green' message is perfect. A little boy goes to bed and dreams of going on an amazing journey with his pyjama case dog on board none other than his own toy train. Inspiringly illustrated, with more than a hint of Turner, the train sets off from the city and passes through all kinds of weather with frequent stops to play ghost ..."






When We Were Young(Updated)
A Compendium of Childhood
by John Burningham, Rosemary Foot, Compiler-John Burningham, Bloomsbury Uk, Margaret Atwood
Paperback, 312 Pages, Published 2004 by Bloomsbury Uk
ISBN-13: 978-0-7475-7663-1, ISBN: 0-7475-7663-7

"In John Burningham’s enchanting compendium of childhood, the well-known and the unknown contribute funny, moving, magical, and sometimes dark childhood memories. Among them are Michael Palin’s account of his first family seaside holiday, Donna Tartt’s affecting encounter with a hummingbird, and Seamus Heaney’s recollection of a crashed Cadbury’s chocolate truck. Whether the childhoods are from the war years or later, from the town or th ..."






JOHN PATRICK NORMAN MCH-PA(Updated)
by John Burningham
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Random House Uk
ISBN-13: 978-0-09-975200-4, ISBN: 0-09-975200-X

"John Patrick Norman McHennessy Everyday, John Patrick sets off along the road to school, and although he hurries, strange and improbable happenings repeatedly make him late. To make things worse, his teacher never believes his story. The author has also written "Would You Rather", "Mr Grumpy's Outing" and "Granpa". Full description"






The Time of Your Life(Updated)
Getting On With Getting on
by John Burningham
Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2003 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN-13: 978-0-7475-6471-3, ISBN: 0-7475-6471-X

"Ageing is that part of the future that we try to keep in the future. And 'nobody likes to get old...that doesn't mean to say you have to be an old fart sitting in the pub talking about what happened in the 1960s' Mick Jagger. John Burningham has collected fine examples of the wisdom and wit that comes with age from those in the know, woven with a rich selection of quotes and fifty poignant drawings by Burningham himself."






Courtney(Updated)
(Red Fox Picture Books)
by John Burningham, 约翰·伯宁罕
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1996 by Red Fox
ISBN-13: 978-0-09-966681-3, ISBN: 0-09-966681-2

"When the children bring Courtney home he's just a loveable scruffy old dog. But the-mongrel-that-nobody-wants has the most amazing talents. He can cook! He can juggle! He can even play the violin! Then one day Courtney the wonder dog packs up his trunk and leaves home - but the children find out his helping paw is not far away. . ."






Motor Miles
by John Burningham
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2017 by Red Fox Picture Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-78295-555-9, ISBN: 1-78295-555-0

"Miles is a very difficult dog... Until he is given his very own motor car and learns to love the open road!This enigmatic story is a joy to read, gently exploring the transformational power of freedom. John's distinctive, expressive artwork is stunning, whether it's his instantly recognisable characters or the expansive, contemplative spreads of colour, as Miles discovers the joys of the road. This is a story that children will immediat ..."






Motor Miles
(Hardback)
by John Burningham
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2016 by Jonathan Cape
ISBN-13: 978-0-85755-174-0, ISBN: 0-85755-174-4

"Miles is a very difficult dog...Until he is given his very own motor car and learns to love the open road! This enigmatic story is a joy to read, gently exploring the transformational power of freedom. John's distinctive, expressive artwork is stunning, whether it's his instantly recognisable characters or the expansive, contemplative spreads of colour, as Miles discovers the joys of the road. This is a story that children will immediat ..."






Tug of War
by John Burningham
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Red Fox Picture Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-84941-807-2, ISBN: 1-84941-807-1

"Paperback. Pub Date :2013-05-01 Pages: 32 Language: English Publisher: Red Fox Hare. Hippopotamus and Elephant live together. but not happily. for Hippopotamus and Elephant are forever teasing poor Hare. One day. Hare decides to teach his friends a lesson. and so the great tug of war begins ..."






There's Going to Be a Baby(1st Edition)
by John Burningham, Helen Oxenbury
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2010 by Candlewick
ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-4907-4, ISBN: 0-7636-4907-4

"In a first-time creative pairing, two of the world’s most treasured picture book creators offer a truly delightful book for new-siblings-to-be.When is the new baby coming? What will we call it? What will he do? We don’t really need a baby, do we? With sensitivity and wit, John Burningham follows the swirl of questions in the mind of a young child anticipating a baby sibling with excitement, curiosity, and just a bit of trepidation. In p ..."






Edwardo(1st Edition)
The Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World
by John Burningham
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Knopf Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-375-84053-1, ISBN: 0-375-84053-2

"Language:Chinese.Hardcover. Pub Date: 2007 Pages: 32 Publisher: random House Childrens Books Edwardo is an ordinary boy who does his best to live up to the grown-ups' expectations. So when they rant at Him for being the clumsiest. Noisiest. nastiest. cruelest. messiest. and dirtiest boy in the whole wide world. he becomes all those things with a vengence. thus earning the title of the horriblest boy in the whole wide world. How Edwardo ..."






New edition of "Alphabet Book"
by John Burningham
Hardcover, 22 Pages, Published 2003 by Walker Childrens Hardbacks
ISBN-13: 978-0-7445-9680-9, ISBN: 0-7445-9680-7






Borka - 40th Anniversary Edition(40th Edition)
The Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers
by John Burningham
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2003 by Jonathan Cape
ISBN-13: 978-0-224-06494-1, ISBN: 0-224-06494-0

"'Once upon a time there were two geese called Mr and Mrs Plumpster.'Each Spring they returned to the marshes of their ancestors, and Mrs Plumpster laid her eggs. Soon six fine young Plumpsters hatched: Archie, Freda, Jennifer, Oswald, Timothy and Borka. But Borka was different. Borka had no feathers and could not fly. When winter came the other geese flew off in search of warmer climates, leaving Borka all alone. But her adventure was o ..."



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