Odd appearances don’t get in the way of adventure in a jubilant new edition of John Burningham’s very first picture book, back by popular demand.
Mr. and Mrs. Plumpster are delighted when their six eggs hatch into adorable baby goslings. But one has them worried: Borka, who was born without feathers. The doctor encourages Mrs. Plumpster to knit Borka a fuzzy sweater, but while it helps keep out the cold, it doesn’t keep all the other young geese from teasing Borka — until, come migration day, her siblings fly off without her. What is the tearful goose to do? In a brand-new edition of his debut book for children —awarded a prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 1963 — the incomparable John Burningham turns a sad beginning into a whimsical tale of pluck and serendipity, kindness and kindred spirits, as he celebrates the rare birds among us.
John Burningham is one of the world’s most recognized and beloved illustrators. His work has received countless awards, including a Boston Globe–Horn Book honor for It’s a Secret! and two Kate Greenaway Medals. Over his fifty-year career, John Burningham has written and illustrated more than thirty picture books, including Picnic, Motor Miles, and Mouse House. He is married to illustrator Helen Oxenbury. They have three children and live in North London.
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Vendeur : ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, Etats-Unis
Etat : very_good. Burningham, John (illustrateur). Used book in very good and clean conditions. Minor cosmetic defects may be present. Pages and cover intact. May include library marks, notes marks and highlighting. Fast Shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur ZWM.5GZW
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Vendeur : SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Burningham, John (illustrateur). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. N° de réf. du vendeur 00067807038
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Burningham, John (illustrateur). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1. N° de réf. du vendeur G1536200409I3N00
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Burningham, John (illustrateur). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1. N° de réf. du vendeur G1536200409I4N00
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Burningham, John (illustrateur). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1. N° de réf. du vendeur G1536200409I4N00
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Vendeur : Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Burningham, John (illustrateur). Anniversary. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. N° de réf. du vendeur 39351789-6
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Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Burningham, John (illustrateur). Anniversary. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 15647767-6
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Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Burningham, John (illustrateur). Anniversary. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. N° de réf. du vendeur 39351789-6
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Vendeur : Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Burningham, John (illustrateur). SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. N° de réf. du vendeur 25-1536200409-G
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Vendeur : Goodwill of Silicon Valley, SAN JOSE, CA, Etats-Unis
Etat : good. Burningham, John (illustrateur). Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can included some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear. N° de réf. du vendeur GWSVV.1536200409.G
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