Come Away From The Water, Shirley
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Come Away From The Water, Shirley by John Burningham
On a day trip to the seaside Mum and Dad settle down in their deckchairs to snooze the day away while for Shirley it is a chance to set sail for uncharted seas, adventure and buried treasure. But not before her Mum has warned her off the dangers of tar, stray dogs and cold water. . . . With the alternative pictures giving both sides of the story, children and adults alike will appreciate the humour and observations from this well known children's author.
One of the best * Independent on Sunday *
John Burningham is one of the best writers in the business * Financial Times *
The language of children is Burningham's * TES *
John Burningham is one of the best writers in the business * Financial Times *
The language of children is Burningham's * TES *
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780099899402 |
| ISBN 10 | 009989940X |
| Title | Come Away From The Water, Shirley |
| Author | John Burningham |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 1992-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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