{"product_id":"air-miles-hardcover","title":"Air Miles - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Burningham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBill Salaman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHelen Oxenbury\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA poignant exploration of love, loss, and possibility, inspired by the last story idea from the legendary John Burningham.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMiles was a difficult dog until he got his own motor car. But now he is growing older, and new challenges are arising. He doesn't chase balls like he used to. His legs hurt whenever he takes walks. And sometimes he doesn't hear when Norman calls him. So when Norman learns that Mr. Huddy's small airplane is in need of a pilot, Miles takes to the skies. In a deeply moving, ultimately uplifting picture book, the star of \u003ci\u003eMotor Miles \u003c\/i\u003ereturns in a story that will resonate with readers who know what it's like to say goodbye to someone they love. Based on an idea by incomparable picture-book creator John Burningham, the text for \u003ci\u003eAir Miles \u003c\/i\u003ewas completed by his longtime friend Bill Salaman and lovingly illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, John Burningham's wife.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Burningham\u003c\/b\u003e (1936\u003ci\u003e-\u003c\/i\u003e2019) is one of the world's most recognized and beloved illustrators. He received two Kate Greenaway Medals and countless other awards, including a \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book \u003c\/i\u003eHonor for \u003ci\u003eIt's a Secret! \u003c\/i\u003eOver his fifty-year career, John Burningham wrote and illustrated more than thirty picture books, including \u003ci\u003eMotor Miles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Mouse House\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Way to the Zoo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand also illustrated the work of other authors, such as Kenneth Grahame and Ian Fleming. A groundbreaking and original storyteller and artist, his books have sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Salaman\u003c\/b\u003e has enjoyed a varied career as a professional musician, school teacher, university lecturer, inspector of schools, author, and composer. He has also enjoyed a lifelong friendship with Helen Oxenbury and her husband, John Burningham, rejoicing in their remarkable successes over the decades. He now lives in Cambridge, England. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelen Oxenbury\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis a two-time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the 2015 Carle Artist Honoree. She is a celebrated illustrator of many well-loved books, including \u003ci\u003eCharley's First Night \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhen Charley Met Grampa\u003c\/i\u003e, both by Amy Hest, \u003ci\u003eFarmer Duck\u003c\/i\u003e by Martin Waddell, \u003ci\u003eWe're Going on a Bear Hunt \u003c\/i\u003eby Michael Rosen, and \u003ci\u003eThere's Going to Be a Baby\u003c\/i\u003e by her husband, John Burningham. Helen Oxenbury lives in London.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.1 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 07, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698557194303,"sku":"9781536223347","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b43831b3e7972e9a72140eadf7e577bd.webp?v=1765010600","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/air-miles-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}