John Burningham Book order (chronological)

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.

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"

A poignant book about new horizons and saying goodbye from best-loved creators- John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury Miles is a difficult dog who loves to ride in his motor car. He's growing older, but a new challenge awaits when he takes to the skies. A picture book of beauty, infinite possibility, and love, which explores loss and grief in subtle and comforting ways. This is the award-winning author-illustrator John Burningham's last story - written by friend, Bill Salaman and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.

A young boy imagines what life will be like when his new sibling arrives.

The story follows Borka, a unique gosling born without feathers, who faces teasing from her siblings and the challenge of migration. Despite her initial loneliness, Borka's journey transforms into an adventure filled with unexpected friendships and self-discovery. Celebrated for its themes of acceptance and resilience, this classic picture book by John Burningham combines whimsical storytelling with heartfelt messages, making it a timeless tale that honors individuality and the bonds of kindness.

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 . . .

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.

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.

Simp is a small, fat, ugly dog. Nobody loves her and she hasn't got a home, so she sets out in search of a friend and finds a family - and some hidden talents that make her rather special. . . .

John Burningham aime la France, mais c'est un amoureux lucide. Petits portraits parfois tendres, parfois cruels mais toujours amusés pour nous faire découvrir travers et bons côtés du Français éternel, râleur et bon vivant.

Ein kleiner Junge erzählt, was er mit seinem besten Freund alles erleben kann: wie unzertrennlich sie sind, was sie den ganzen Tag machen, aber auch davon, wie es ist, wenn sie sich manchmal zanken.

Albert is lucky though - the Cloud Children see his fall and speak the magic words (They either said, Fumble gralley goggle ho hee, or Teetum waggle bari se nee, or was it Gargle giggle fiddle num dee?) that make Albert light enough to float among the clouds, with them.

Endlich wieder zu Hause, entdeckt der Weihnachtsmann ein vergessenes Päckchen in seinem Sack. Es ist für Hansi Schlumfenberger bestimmt, der hoch oben in den Bergen wohnt. Um ihn nicht zu enttäuschen, bricht der Weihnachtsmann in kalter Winternacht erneut auf ...

Immer wenn sich das kleine Mädchen einsam fühlt, ist ihr phantastischer Freund - der Riesenhund Aldo - gleich zur Stelle. (ab 4).

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 counting book that follows ten children as they clamber up into a big tree, until they are surprised by a final climber.

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?

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.

Möchtest du lieber Spinnenschnitzel, Schneckenknödel oder Würmerbrei essen? - Ein Buch zum Wonnegruseln, bezaubernd und heiter - Der Klassiker unter den Bilderbüchern endlich wieder lieferbar Was ist dir lieber, dass ein Elefant dein Badewasser austrinkt, ein Vogel dein Mittagessen stiehlt, ein Schwein deine Kleider anzieht oder ein Nilpferd in deinem Bett schläft? Jede Seite dieses Bilderbuches ruft neue Monstren aus dem kindlichen Panoptikum des Schreckens auf. Spinnenschnitzel Schneckenknödel oder Stiere im Supermarkt. Sogar Eltern! Aber worüber man einmal gelacht hat, versetzt einen nicht mehr in Angst. 60 Angebote, sich zu entscheiden. Absurd, urkomisch, schön schrecklich und schauerlich, alltäglich und wunderbar grauenhaft. Ein feinsinniges und hintergründiges Buch zum Wonnegruseln. Ausgezeichnet mit dem Deutschen Bilderbuchpreis 1980. Aus dem Englischen von Rolf Inhauser. 6. Auflage 2006. Ab 4 Jahren.

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