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Ben Mantle

Author & Illustrator

About Ben Mantle

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.

Recent updates about Ben Mantle

National Bed Month

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

National Bed Month

Seeing as #NationalBedMonth has just started why not read Dracula Spectacular by Lucy Rowland from Macmillan Children's Books.

18 days ago

International Friendship Month

End #InternationalFriendshipMonth by reading The Best Birthday Present Ever! by Ben Mantle. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

19 days ago

Wilhelm Grimm (Birthday)

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

International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love The Best Birthday Present Ever! by Ben Mantle. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

Valentine's Day

It's #ValentinesDay tomorrow. How about Dracula Spectacular by Lucy Rowland? Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

Make A Friend Day

A story all about friendship and friends. The Best Birthday Present Ever! by Ben Mantle from Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Storytelling Week

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

1 month ago

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