John Burningham

Would You Rather? poses whimsical questions like whether you'd prefer to dance with a goat or tickle a monkey, assist a witch in preparing a stew or help Santa deliver presents, or perhaps choose between eating spider stew or mashed worms. This book presents a series of such improbable choices. John Burningham, the creative mind behind Would You Rather?, is...

A reissue of the classic board book - now cased. A new edition of the classic board book beautifully reissued - celebrating the power of babies... and avocados! The Hargraves are a weak and puny family. When a new baby arrives, they're willing to try anything to make it grow big and strong. Even avocado... "Amusing for adults, impressive for...

The original and best rollicking river boat adventure from award-winning John Burningham. One day Mr Gumpy went out on his boat. "May we come with you?" said the children. "Yes," said Mr Gumpy, "if you don't squabble." When Mr Gumpy goes on a boat trip, the children, the rabbit, the cat and the pig want to come too! But as...

The thirtieth anniversary edition of a witty Christmas classic from one of the world's finest children's book makers. It's Christmas Eve and there is one present left in Father Christmas's sack. It's for a small boy called Harvey Slumfenburger, who lives far, far away on top of the Roly Poly Mountain. But no journey is too far for Father Christmas!...

Avocado Baby is a classic story from the bestselling picture book creator, John Burningham. This delightful tale celebrates the power of babies... and avocados! The Hargraves family want their new baby to grow up big and strong. But the puny mite will hardly eat a thing... until Mrs Hargraves finds an avocado in the fruit bowl and the baby gobbles...

Oi! Get Off Our Train follows a little boy who sets off on a round-the-world night train to dreamland, accompanied only by his toy dog. However, their serene journey soon welcomes all sorts of endangered animals, each asking to join them along the way... This classic story from the beloved creator John Burningham has been delighting families for generations. More...

A classic. Mr Gumpy, star of Mr Gumpy's Outing, is back for a second adventure. Mr Gumpy has decided to go for a ride in his motor car. It's a nice day and the sun is shining, so off he goes. But he only gets as far as the lane before the children, the rabbit, the cat, the dog, the...

Mr Gumpy's Rhino is a brand new story by picture-book legend, John Burningham. Mr Gumpy is off on an adventure! This time he's rescuing a rhino who's lost its parents... But growing rhinos need lots of food. Will Charlie the rhino and Mr Gumpy manage to make a happy home together? It's a madcap adventure for children, adults, and rhinos...

Air Miles is a poignant book about new horizons and saying goodbye from husband and wife, John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury. This book comes from the best-loved creators, John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury, offering a touching narrative about change and farewells. Miles is a difficult dog who loves to ride in his motor car. As he grows older, a new...