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She went on to study in London at the Central School of Art and Design (1957-1959), where she met her future husband, John Burningham. In her adult life, she embarked on a career in theatre, film and television.
At the age of 17, she left Ipswich High School for Girls, and began two years of study at Ipswich School of Art. During her holidays, she worked at a small theatre in Felixstowe and at Ipswich Repertory Theatre Workshop, mixing paints.
Jan 1, 2009 · Windows into Illustration: Helen Oxenbury. Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1969 for The Quangle Wangle’s Hat (Heinemann) and in 1999 for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Walker), Helen Oxenbury is known for her conceptualised, deliberately childlike iconography, full of freshness and humour.
First Day of School by Helen Oxenbury is a simple story about a little girl going to school for the first time. It shows her making friends and having fun and how the mother leaves and returns for her.
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Helen Oxenbury’s books have received numerous awards (including the Kate Greenaway Medal, England’s equivalent to the Caldecott) and continue to resound with readers from babies to adults. Seemingly simple illustrations capture humor, drama, and more in an appealing and memorable way.
Feb 8, 2018 · Helen Oxenbury talks about decades of children's illustration and incredible board books and picture books, as she receives the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award 2018.
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Helen Oxenbury was born in Ipswich and attended the Ipswich School of Art before moving to London to study at the Central School of Art and Design. Her career has spanned many fields, including design work in theatre, film and television.
