John Burningham was een vooraanstaand maker van kinderboeken, gevierd om zijn onderscheidende illustratie- en vertelstijl. Zijn werken verkennen vaak thema's als avontuur, fantasie en het kinderlijke perspectief op de wereld, gepresenteerd met een frisse en boeiende kijk. Burninghams aanpak werd gekenmerkt door een unieke visuele esthetiek en een opmerkelijk vermogen om de essentie van kind-zijn te vangen. Zijn bijdragen aan kinderliteratuur leverden hem aanzienlijke erkenning op en vestigden zijn nalatenschap.
Celebrating its thirtieth anniversary, this edition of a beloved Christmas classic showcases the clever humor and enchanting storytelling that has captivated readers for generations. Renowned for its exceptional illustrations and engaging narrative, it offers a delightful experience for children and adults alike, making it a perfect addition to holiday traditions.
Would you rather drink snail squash or eat mashed worms? Help a witch make stew? Tickle a monkey? Or maybe - if you could really be anyone or do anything in the world - would you rather just be . . . you?
Georgie has got a new bed, but it's not like other beds. For each night, Georgie says the magic word and it whisks him away on a fantastic adventure. He loves his bed, but one day he and his family go on holiday, and when they come back, Granny has a big surprise for Georgie . . .
A counting book that follows ten children as they clamber up into a big tree, until they are surprised by a final climber.
Mr Gumpy is off on an adventure! This time he's rescuing a rhino who's lost its parents... But growing rhinos needs lots of food. Will Charlie the rhino and Mr Gumpy manage to make a happy home together? A madcap adventure for children, adults and rhinos alike. Praise for Mr Gumpy's Outing - winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal" "A story of real drama observed with gentle humour"
Mr Gumpy has decided to go for a ride in his motor car. As the motor car and its passengers make their way across the field, the weather begins to turn and the rain is soon pouring down. The tyres cannot grip the muddy ground, so Mr Gumpy asks for volunteers to push the car.
Adorable Granpa nurses his granddaughter’s dolls, mistakes her strawberry-flavoured pretend ice cream for chocolate, and falls in with her imaginary plans to captain a ship to Africa. It is a friendship that children who read this book will long remember.
One day Mr Gumpy decides to take a trip along the river in his boat. But the children, the rabbit, the cat, the pig and lots more friends decide to join him. Everyone's having a lovely time until the animals start kicking, bleating, hopping and flapping and the boat starts to rock. What will happen...? schovat popis
A little boy sets off on a round-the-world night train to dreamland with only his toy dog for company. But soon all sorts of endangered animals are asking if they can jump up and join them on their journey. . .Please ask if you need a specific version. The data provided here may not be correct. With buying and not asking you are accepting the book as is.
A long day is drawing to a close, and several creatures are ready for sleep. Featuring a simple story and the repeated refrain "Hushabye hush hush", this lullaby is ideal to soothe even the most restless little one.Full-color illustrations.
