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Children's book Author & Illustrator
John Burningham
Biography
John Burningham is one of the world’s most recognized and beloved illustrators. His work has received countless awards, including a Boston Globe–Horn Book honor for It’s a Secret! and two Kate Greenaway Medals. Over his fifty-year career, John Burningham has written and illustrated more than thirty picture books, including Picnic, Motor Miles, and Mouse House. He is married to illustrator Helen Oxenbury. They have three children and live in North London.
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Reader favorites
Most Popular John Burningham Books
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It's a Secret!
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009
A girl shrinks to join her cat on a secret nighttime adventure.
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$958
There's Going to Be a Baby
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2010
A child wonders about life with a new sibling on the way.
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$2090
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1964
A magical car leads a family on thrilling adventures beyond imagination.
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$1799
Picnic
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013
A picnic turns adventurous when unexpected guests and a chase disrupt plans.
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$1899
Mr. Gumpy's Outing
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970
A boat ride with unexpected guests leads to a delightful mishap.
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$858
Hey! Get Off Our Train
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1989
A boy dreams of rescuing endangered animals with his stuffed dog engineer.
At a glance
Book Stats
14
Authored
9
Illustrated
3
Collaborators
Picture books
14
Chapter books
1
Publishing timeline
Books published each year, stacked by book type.
Publication timeline from 1964 to 2022.
Book mix
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
Book type breakdown: 14 picture books, 1 chapter books.
15
books
Complete bibliography
All John Burningham Books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
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Air Miles
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022
An aging dog takes flight, facing new challenges and heartfelt goodbyes.
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$1699
Borka
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018
A featherless gosling must find her way after being left behind on migration day.
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$1597
Mouse House
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017
A boy's discovery of a secret mouse family leads to unexpected friendship and mystery.
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$1597
Motor Miles
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016
A grumpy dog finds joy and adventure with his own car.
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$1498
The Way to the Zoo
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2014
A secret door leads to a zoo adventure and chaos.
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$1799
Picnic
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013
A picnic turns adventurous when unexpected guests and a chase disrupt plans.
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$958
There's Going to Be a Baby
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2010
A child wonders about life with a new sibling on the way.
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$1799
It's a Secret!
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009
A girl shrinks to join her cat on a secret nighttime adventure.
Harvey Slumfenberger's Christmas Present
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1993
Father Christmas races against time to deliver a forgotten gift to a boy on a distant mountain.
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$858
Hey! Get Off Our Train
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1989
A boy dreams of rescuing endangered animals with his stuffed dog engineer.
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$1400
Granpa
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1984
A girl and her grandfather create unforgettable memories.
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$1489
Come Away from the Water, Shirley
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1977
A child's beach day turns into thrilling adventures.
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$1795
Mr. Gumpy's Motor Car
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1973
A car ride turns muddy; will anyone help push it out?
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$1899
Mr. Gumpy's Outing
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970
A boat ride with unexpected guests leads to a delightful mishap.
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$2090
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1964
A magical car leads a family on thrilling adventures beyond imagination.
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Collaborators
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across John Burningham's books.