Honk if you love Borka!
Burningham’s classic first picture book: Borka: The Adventures of a Goose with no Feathers.
“Once upon a time there were two geese called Mr and Mrs Plumpster.”
Each Spring they returned to the marshes of their ancestors, and Mrs Plumpster laid her eggs. Soon six fine young Plumpsters hatched: Archie, Freda, Jennifer, Oswald, Timothy and Borka. But Borka was different. Borka had no feathers and could not fly. When winter came, the other geese flew off in search of warmer climates, leaving Borka all alone. But his adventure was only just beginning.
Borka FROM THE PUBLISHER “Once upon a time there were two geese called Mr. and Mrs. Plumpster.” Each Spring they returned to the marshes of their ancestors, where Mrs. Plumpster laid her eggs. One day, six fine young Plumpsters popped from their shells: Archie, Frieda, Jennifer, Oswald, Timothy, and Borka. But Borka was different. Borka had no feathers and could not fly. When winter came, the other geese flew off in search of warmer climates, leaving Borka all alone. But her adventure was only just beginning… Now in a splendid anniversary edition, John Burningham’s Kate Greenaway–winning debut is still one of the best–known, bestloved picture books of all time. 40th Anniversary Edition For more than four decades, John Burningham has written one award–winning book after another. With their luminous illustrations, gently ironic text, and their genius in capturing the nuances of everyday life from a child’s perspective, they are relished by children (and grownups) the world over. Whether his theme is imaginary friends or picky eaters, fitting in or the triumph of the underdog, Burningham always recognizes that particular wisdom exclusive to children (and so elusive to adults), making his books instantly appealing to young readers. The author of more than 30 books, Burningham has won awards on both sides of the Atlantic, including the Kate Greenaway Medal (twice), the Kurt Maschler Award, the New York Times Best Illustrated Book (three times), and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. In addition, his books have appeared on the national television series Reading Rainbow and, year after year, are on school, library, and booksellers’ recommended reading lists. Now newly republished, the books presented here are among the classics of children’s literature.
FROM THE CRITICS Publishers Weekly Borka: The Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers by John Cunningham, now in a 40th anniversary edition, stars a featherless goose who wears a sweater knitted by her mother. However, Borka's siblings do not accept her, and her family migrates when winter arrives, forgetting her completely. How she ultimately finds love and acceptance makes for a grand adventure. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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