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.
Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for greengrocers.
"The Observer""
"Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for
greengrocers." --"The Observer"
The Hargraves, a kind but scrawny family, want their new baby to
grow up big and strong. But the tiny tyke will hardly eat a thing.
One day, Mrs. Hargraves finds an avocado in the fruit bowl, and the
infant gobbles it up. But then, the strangest things begin to
happen as the baby develops superhuman strength. Just the book for
picky eaters. "Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good
for greengrocers."
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