John Burningham

Who This Author Is

John Burningham has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 82 catalog-linked books across 1967 to 2022, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Fantasy & Sci-Fi.

Best for readers who want imaginative settings, series momentum, and clearer jumping-in spots. If you want the easiest first click, start with John Burningham and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1967 to 2022; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Lectorum Pubns Inc (J) and Walker Books.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Fantasy & Sci-Fi entry points • common used copies from Lectorum Pubns Inc (J) and Walker Books

Genres and themes: Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Who this author is best for: readers who want imaginative settings, series momentum, and clearer jumping-in spots

UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1967 to 2022; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Lectorum Pubns Inc (J) and Walker Books.

How The Picks Compare

• John Birmingham's France is the easier short commitment, while John Burningham asks for more reading time up front.
• John Birmingham's France gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while John Burningham leans later in the catalog.
• Mr Gumpy's Rhino is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from John Burningham.

More Books By John Burningham

• Avocado Baby

  Red Fox • 1999

• Cloudland (Dragonfly Books)

  Random House Childrens Books • 1999

• John Patrick Norman McHennessy: The Boy Who Was Always Late

  Random House Childrens Books • 1999

• Little Greats Mr Gumpys Outing

  Leopard Books • 1997

• The Shopping Basket

  Candlewick Pr • 1997

• Gŏmpʻi ajŏssi ŭi paennori

  Sigongsa • 1996

• Shopping Basket, The

  Candlewick Pr • 1996

• Dog, The

  Candlewick • 1995

• Mr. Gumpy's Outing

  Henry Holt & Co • 1995

• Hey! Get Off Our Train (Dragonfly Books)

  Crown Pub • 1994

• Time to get out of the bath, Shirley

  Trafalgar Square Books • 1994

• Mr Gumpysmotor Car

  Harpercollins • 1993