'Thankfully, this collection of new and classic childhood memoirs steers well clear of sentimental mythology. Instead, we have some refreshingly dark memories of the wonder years ... other highlights come from such diverse sources as Kofi Annan and Michael Palin. The tales are entertaining in themselves but their real value is how they elucidate the adults the children grew into' Glasgow Herald 'A magical and moving selection ... will make you laugh and cry' Family Circle 'It's a good project and I wish you all the best with it' Seamus Heaney 'Immensely worthwhile ... an impressive selection of contemporary writers ... Burningham's anthology left me altered and thoughtful' Julie Myerson, Daily Telegraph

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, Granpa and Cloudland. His most recent book for adults is the acclaimed, wry and witty illustrated compendium on ageing, The Time of Your Life.