Author & Illustrator
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Ben Newman has developed a distinct aesthetic over the years; a contemporary fusion of bold shapes, bright colours and playful characters which has been described as 'bauhaus fuzzy felt.' He has produced work for a large range of clients, including the Tate Modern, New York Times, BBC Radio 4, Apple, Google and The New Yorker. His practice extends outside of commercial work into worldwide exhibitions, paintings and three dimensional collaborations.Ben co-created the Professor Astro Cat children's books with his longtime friend and scientist, Dr Dominic Walliman, which have been translated into twenty-four languages.Ben has produced several books with Macmillan Children's Books, including Snip Snap, Rumble Tumble and the My First Book of Everything series.
Professor Astro Cat's Solar System
Boo!
Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space
Professor Astro Cat's Atomic Adventure
Professor Astro Cat's Intergalactic Activity Book
Snip Snap
Rumble Tumble
Why? Who? What? Professor Astro Cat's Intergalactic Activity Book answers some questions. By Zelda Turner and Ben Newman. Published by Flying Eye Books.
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On this day 1616, the Roman Inquisition demanded Galileo abandon his belief that the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun. Discover Professor Astro Cat's Intergalactic Activity Book by Zelda Turner and Ben Newman. Published by Flying Eye Books.
16 days ago
Snip Snap by Ben Newman from Macmillan Children's Books is the perfect friendship story.
1 month ago
Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Snip Snap by Ben Newman from Macmillan Children's Books
Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. Rumble Tumble from Macmillan Children's Books from Ben Newman is a great one to read together.
You should read Rumble Tumble by Ben Newman. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.
3 months ago
Loving Snip Snap by Ben Newman from Macmillan Children's Books.
Could there be a better time to read Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space by Dominic Walliman. Published by Flying Eye Books.
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