John Burningham is one of the most prestigious and well-loved illustrators working in the children's book field today. Trained at the Central School of Art, his first picture book, Borka was published in 1963. He has won the Kate Greenaway Award twice for Borka and Mr Gumpy's Outing, and has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning over 45 years.
The language of children is Burningham's. -- TES <br> The simplicity of the storyline.... helps young children grasp the plot and become involved with the action early on...fresh and timeless. -- Books for Your Children