Ageing is that part of the future that we try to keep in the future. And 'nobody likes to get old...that doesn't mean to say you have to be an old fart sitting in the pub talking about what happened in the 1960s' Mick Jagger. John Burningham has collected fine examples of the wisdom and wit that comes with age from those in the know, woven with a rich selection of quotes and fifty poignant drawings by Burningham himself.

* The wit and wisdom of 30 old birds - beautifully produced with 50 original illustrations by the much-loved author/illustrator of Cloudland, Grandpa and Mr Gumpy's Outing John Burningham has provided us with the panacea to take the sting out of advancing years. Reading his book makes you almost want to get into the state of being an "older person". It should be read by everyone over thirty' Richard Wilson, actor 'A rich selection of ponderings from the famous and not-so famous illustrated with John Burningham's poignant drawings' Daily Mail

About the Author
John Burningham, two-time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, is the celebrated author and illustrator of many much-loved books for children, including Avocado Baby, Borka, Mr Gumpy's Outing, Trubloff, Grandpa and Cloudland, and of two illustrated books for adults, England and France.


Book Information
ISBN 9780747564713
Author John Burningham
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 510g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 19mm