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Ben Mantle

5 stars across 37 books

Ben Mantle began his illustration career early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in competition aged seven. He went on to study Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Ben illustrated Callum's Incredible Construction Kit for Egmont which won the Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the illustrator of Giggle, Giggle What's so Funny? (Campbell) as well as Bigger Digger and Rocket Racers for Random House. The Best Christmas Present Ever! is the sequel to Ben's Macmillan debut, The Best Birthday Present Ever! (winner of the 2016 Dundee Picture Book Award). Ben lives and works in Brighton where every year he holds a Christmas cheese party very aptly called 'Merry Cheesemas'.

The Land of Roar

1st August 2019

The Land of Roar

The first in a new children's fantasy adventure series, full of imagination, humour and heart, and with echoes of Peter... More

(19 reviews)

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Hug

5th August 2002

Hug

A tiny chimp invokes the universal language, uniting his friends in a group hug to end all group hugs. Just try to r... More

(15 reviews)

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Peepo!

28th March 2011

Peepo!

Peepo! is the much-loved picture book classic by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Peepo! is a modern classic that c... More

(12 reviews)

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Follow the Track All the Way Back

1st September 2018

Follow the Track All the Way Back

Little Train is going out on the track, all by himself, for the very first time! But before he goes, his mummy and dad... More

(9 reviews)

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Rudey's Windy Christmas

22nd September 2014

Rudey's Windy Christmas

A hilarious story full of noises and naughtiness. A sure-fire Christmas cracker of a book! "Oh, dearie m... More

(5 reviews)

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Little Red Reading Hood

25th January 2018

Little Red Reading Hood

Whilst leaving footpaths should never be done, Straying from stories is all sorts of fun! Little Red Read... More

(5 reviews)

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BOOT small robot, BIG adventure: Book 1

14th May 2019

BOOT small robot, BIG adventure: Book 1

For fans of Toy Story and Charlie Changes into a Chicken, this is a hilarious, warm-hearted story about a small robo... More

(5 reviews)

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Bigger Digger

29th March 2012

Bigger Digger

Part of the My First Picture Book series: perfect for every toddler to help encourage language skills, understanding, en... More

(3 reviews)

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Treasure Island

1st February 2010

Treasure Island

Among the host of dastardly characters meet Long John Silver, ship's cook and charming villain - is he young Jim's best ... More

(3 reviews)

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Giant Jelly Jaws and The Pirates

14th December 2015

Giant Jelly Jaws and The Pirates

A rollicking, swashbuckling adventure, full of cheeky humour! From the creators of Rudey's Windy Christmas. ... More

(3 reviews)

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Bunnies on the Bus

5th December 2019

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BOOT: The Rusty Rescue: Book 2

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20th February 2020

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The Land of Roar

by KathVBtn

oh I think this is going to be brilliant- but currently a bit too scary for our over imaginative 10 year old so it will have to go on hold for a bit....
The Land of Roar

by edie may

A classic good versus evil novel, Arthur and Rose immediately transported me into their mystical and magical world. I was with them the whole way alon...
Little Red Reading Hood

by RaisingBookworms

A beautiful twist on the original classic tale with a poignant message about not having to fit the stereotype and expectations of others and being in...