The most popular children's book ever written, lovingly illustrated by John Burningham
Kenneth Grahame (Author)
Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was born in Edinburgh, but grew up with
relatives in Berkshire where he developed his love for the
countryside surrounding the upper parts of the River Thames. He was
educated at St Edward's in Oxford, but instead of going on to
Oxford University he joined the Bank of England, where he rose to
become Secretary. He wrote several books including The Golden Age
and Dream Days which includes the short story 'The Reluctant
Dragon' (later made into a Disney movie). Kenneth Grahame developed
the character of Toad in The Wind in the Willows to amuse his young
son, Alistair. It was published in 1908 and still remains a
best-loved children's classic.
John Burningham (Illustrator)
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.
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