Author & Illustrator
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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 on projects including Tim Burton's 'Corpse Bride' and a BAFTA winning CBeebies website. Ben is the creator of The Best Birthday Present Ever! (winner of the 2016 Dundee Picture Book Award), The Best Christmas Present Ever! and the Dinostars series.
Dracula Spectacular
There Was An Old Dragon Who Swallowed A Knight
Dinostars and the Cackling Cave Creature
Little Red Reading Hood
Dinostars and the Planet Plundering Pirates
Ben Mantle Untitled project
The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book
The Best Christmas Present Ever!
Wriggle Wriggle What's That?
A Hero Called Wolf
The Best Birthday Present Ever!
Giggle Giggle What's So Funny?
Bigger Digger
Dinostars 3
Rocket Racers
Picture books can make the most beautiful bedtime reads. Dracula Spectacular, is a wonderfully illustrated bedtime read for all the family. From Lucy Rowland, published by Macmillan Children's Books.
13 days ago
Seeing as #NationalBedMonth has just started why not read Dracula Spectacular by Lucy Rowland from Macmillan Children's Books.
18 days ago
End #InternationalFriendshipMonth by reading The Best Birthday Present Ever! by Ben Mantle. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.
19 days ago
Wilhelm Grimm, one of the Brothers Grimm, was born on this day 1786. A good time to read A Hero Called Wolf by Lucy Rowland and Ben Mantle. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.
23 days ago
It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love The Best Birthday Present Ever! by Ben Mantle. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.
1 month ago
It's #ValentinesDay tomorrow. How about Dracula Spectacular by Lucy Rowland? Published by Macmillan Children's Books.
A story all about friendship and friends. The Best Birthday Present Ever! by Ben Mantle from Macmillan Children's Books.
Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Dracula Spectacular by Lucy Rowland from Macmillan Children's Books
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