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Helen Oxenbury

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Helen Oxenbury was born on 2 June 1938 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK. She is a writer, known for CBeebies Bedtime Story (2006), Léo et Popi (1996) and Jackanory (1965). She was previously married to John Burningham.
BornJune 2, 1938
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    CBeebies Bedtime Story (2006)
    CBeebies Bedtime Story
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Léo et Popi (1996)
    Léo et Popi
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Writer(1996)
    • 1996
    Jackanory (1965)
    Jackanory
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Art Department
    We're Going on a Bear Hunt (2016)
    We're Going on a Bear Hunt
    6.5
    TV Short
    • Writer
    • 2016

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    Writer

    • We're Going on a Bear Hunt (2016)
      We're Going on a Bear Hunt
      6.5
      TV Short
      • based on the book illustrated by
      • 2016
    • CBeebies Bedtime Story (2006)
      CBeebies Bedtime Story
      7.9
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2012
    • Léo et Popi (1996)
      Léo et Popi
      7.4
      TV Series
      • books (1996)
      • 1996

    Art Department

    • Léo et Popi (1996)
      Léo et Popi
      7.4
      TV Series
      • original drawings (1996)
      • 1996
    • Jackanory (1965)
      Jackanory
      7.1
      TV Series
      • illustrator
      • 1971

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • June 2, 1938
      • Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • John Burningham1964 - January 4, 2019 (his death, 3 children)

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