Miles, a young boy, experiences the world through his imaginative and sometimes unusual observations.
Author
John Burningham
31 books in the catalog
John Burningham has 31 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly picture book, imagination and fantasy. The titles we've reviewed span 1963 to 2016.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–15, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
This is a wordless picture book depicting a tug of war between two groups of animals, highlighting the struggle and eventual resolution.
A young girl named Ima imagines fantastical adventures with her mother.
This book is a simple, gentle exploration of pregnancy and the anticipation of a new baby, told from a child's perspective.
A young boy's imagination transforms his ordinary surroundings into extraordinary adventures.
Edwardo, a boy who loves to draw, creates a fantastical world and its inhabitants.
A young boy named William discovers a magical bed that takes him on fantastical adventures to different lands.
A young boy named Humbert finds himself in a series of surreal and whimsical situations, exploring themes of imagination and childhood wonder.
A young boy imagines his stuffed animals coming to life and going on adventures.
A young boy travels to a magical land called Cloudland.
A young girl named Courtney experiences various everyday events and emotions throughout her day.
A young child takes their first steps, exploring the world around them with curiosity and wonder.
Harvey Slumfenburger searches for the perfect Christmas present for his friend, Mr. Buttercup.
A group of animals boards a train, but when a group of hooligans tries to take over, the animals must work together.
A group of animals on a train journey together, encountering different environments and learning about conservation.
A young boy named Numbers experiences a series of surreal and fantastical events in a dreamlike world.
A young boy named John Patrick Norman McHennessy tells a fantastical and exaggerated story about his day, filled with imaginative adventures and encounters.
Where's Julius? is a picture book about a boy who loses his pet lizard, Julius, and searches for him throughout his house and garden.
A young boy visits his grandfather, who has a magical ability to transform into various animals.
A whimsical counting book where various animals and objects are depicted in different numbers.
This picture book features pigs engaging in various activities, often with humorous and unexpected outcomes.
A young boy's imaginative adventures with his toy horse lead him to explore the world around his home.
A young boy named Five goes on an adventure to find his lost dog, but encounters various characters and situations along the way.
A baby is born with an avocado for a head, causing a stir in the community.
A young boy goes to the shop for his mother and encounters a series of comical obstacles on his journey.
A young boy is presented with a series of increasingly absurd and challenging 'would you rather' choices.
A young boy named Shirley is told by his mother to come away from the water, leading to an imaginative journey.
This book explores the changing seasons through simple, evocative illustrations and minimal text, focusing on nature's cycles.
A lonely boy finds a discarded cannonball and imagines it as a friend, leading to a heartwarming story about imagination and companionship.
Trubloff is a lonely wolf who lives in the city and longs for companionship. He encounters various characters and situations as he searches for a place to belong.
Borka is a sheep who wants to wear a coat, but the other sheep don't understand. He eventually finds a tailor who makes him a coat.
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