The official website of the children’s author and illustrator
THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE CHILDREN’S AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR John Burningham
leaves flying
squirrels hoarding
tractors ploughing
bonfires
and geese soaring
longer nights
Seasons will be re-released in hardback on the 4th of March 2027. In the meantime you might enjoy Nicolette Jones’ post ‘Spring is…’ celebrating John’s illustrations of Spring from the book
Chitty turned 60 last year. At the time we made quite a fuss with a relaunch of the original book with all of John’s illustrations plus a big exhibition at NHS Mottisfont. Take a look at the new edition here
Ensemble Musical Curiosities created and toured this new production based on the story of Cloudland. See more here
Illustrator Mark Hearld takes a good look at some unpublished John Burningham work and makes some interesting observations
The Estate of John Burningham has released for sale high quality giclee reproductions of 7 illustrations on a limited print run. Each is signed, numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Download this specially commissioned resource to entertain and inform children of all ages.
We also have downloadable resources for: Grandpa, Oi Get off Our Train, Mr Gumpy’s Motor Car, Avocado Baby and Borka
Listen to extracts from ‘Avocado Baby’, ‘Would You Rather’ and Husherbye.
A brand new audio collection featuring ten of John Burningham’s classic stories. Read by Alexander Armstrong.
Celebrate the power of babies (and avocados!) with Avocado Baby, and join Borka the goose on her adventures, amongst so much more in these beloved stories.”
This collection includes: ‘Would You Rather’, ‘Oi Get Off Our Train’, ‘Motor Miles’, ‘The Shopping Basket’, ‘Borka’, ‘Husherbye’, ‘Courtney’, ‘Avocado Baby’, ‘Aldo’ and ‘More Would You Rather’
