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Jools Bentley

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About Jools Bentley

Jools Bentley, winner of the Macmillan Prize for illustration, is a graduate of the prestigious Anglia Ruskin MA in Children's Illustration. Her background is art and drama, she has studied fine art, trained as an art teacher, ran a touring theatre company, created art and drama workshops for schools, she also teaches printmaking - and as if that wasn't enough, she has also been on TV and shared screen time with Brad Pitt in Interview With the Vampire (if you blink you will miss her). Working with children and having three of her own inspired Jools to write and illustrate her picture book debut, Hippopandamouse. She lives by the sea in Broadstairs, Kent with her husband and children.

Recent updates about Jools Bentley

National Princess Day (US)

Could there be a better time to read The Hippopandamouse by Jools Bentley. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read The Hippopandamouse by Jools Bentley from Macmillan Children's Books

2 months ago

World Storytelling Day

Could there be a better time to read The Hippopandamouse by Jools Bentley. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

4 years ago

Animals

Read The Hippopandamouse by Jools Bentley from Macmillan Children's Books - it really is a great read!

5 years ago

Hippo Stories...

The Hippopandamouse is a great book to read to celebrate yesterdays #HippoDay. By Jools Bentley from Macmillan Children's Books

5 years ago

First Stories...

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try The Hippopandamouse by Jools Bentley from Macmillan Children's Books

5 years ago

Weekend Reading...

A fun book for the weekend is what everyone needs! The Hippopandamouse by Jools Bentley from Macmillan Children's Books

5 years ago

Out Now!

Out now! The Hippopandamouse by Jools Bentley, illustrated by Jools Bentley. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

8 years ago

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