The Wind in the Willows: Illustrated by John Burningham

About Kenneth Grahame

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.