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John Burningham
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Born in Farnham, Surrey
Born on 27th of April 1936

Born 1936 - Illustrator and children's writer.


Educated at Central School for Arts and Crafts, London. Illustrated Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1964). Received Kate Greenaway for Borka (1964) and Mr Gumpy’s Outing (1970).

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