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Ben Mantle

    January 1, 1980

    Ben Mantle brings a unique dynamism to children's illustration, honed by his prior work in animation, including on Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. His distinctive artistic approach infuses narratives with vibrant energy, captivating young readers. Mantle excels at crafting engaging and lively visuals that spark imagination and bring stories to life. His talent lies in creating books that are as visually exciting as they are narratively compelling.

    Five Little Pumpkins
    Dinostars and the Planet Plundering Pirates
    Old MacDonald had a farm
    BOOT small robot, BIG adventure
    The Best Christmas Present Ever!
    The Best Birthday Present Ever!
    • 2021

      A hilarious, light-hearted fable about seeing past our differences.Frog is a frog. And Toad is a toad. They are totally different from each other. So when a fly mistakes Frog and Toad for two FROGS, it’s not long before things get a bit fruity... Luckily, a too-close call with a snappy alligator makes Frog and Toad join forces to see that they’re not THAT different after all… At heart, a laugh-out-loud journey about togetherness, putting differences aside and realizing that friends don't need to be just like you, but they come in all shapes and sizes!

      Frog vs Toad
    • 2019

      BOOT small robot, BIG adventure

      • 226 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.2(196)Add rating

      For fans of WALL-E and Toy Story, comes a heart-warming, humorous adventure about a young robot trying to find its way home. Beautifully illustrated throughout, Boot is a special book you will want to treasure and share. When toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans. Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret. With its new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . . Boot is a story that will take you by surprise and make you think about the world around you.

      BOOT small robot, BIG adventure
    • 2018

      A captivating picture book about the power of love between a son and his father, by award-winning author Linda Sarah with illustrations from the brilliant Ben Mantle

      Tom's Magnificent Machines
    • 2016
    • 2016
    • 2015

      It's Christmas and Bear wants to give his best friend Squirrel an extra special present. So he decides to make him a gift. Except Bear isn't very good at making things. Everything he tries is a disaster. He can't give Squirrel a badly knitted jumper, a terrible painting or a broken rocking chair. But maybe if he puts them together they might turn out to be the best Christmas present ever . . .A funny, charming sequel to THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER! The perfect gift for Christmas -- not just for squirrels!

      The Best Christmas Present Ever!
    • 2015

      It's Bear's birthday and Squirrel wants to give his friend the best birthday present ever. But what do you give the bear who has everything, including the Mallow O'Matic 5000 Marshmallow Canon and the Amazing Pop-Up Castle Tent Which-Looks-Like-A-House-With Two-Floors? Squirrel has just the answer! A stick. Except it's so much more than a stick . . .A funny, warming story of friendship and birthday fun. Would make a perfect gift for anyone - not just bears!

      The Best Birthday Present Ever!
    • 2013

      Peepo penguins! Peepo bear! Peepo bunnies in their underwear! Play the classic game of Peepo in this bright and funny book that little ones will love reading again and again!

      Peepo!
    • 2013

      Usborne Very First Book 7 - The Deep Dark Woods [Unknown Binding] Usborne

      The Deep dark woods
    • 2012

      This title is part of the "My First Picture Book" series: perfect for every toddler to help encourage language skills, understanding, enjoyment and sharing. These books are a bridge between board books and picture books; printed on toddler-tough card with rounded corners. Big lorry, quarry lorry, splish, spash, Muck. Quarry lorry, Big lorry, slip, slide stuck! So begins a disastrous day at the quarry, as lorry, truck and little digger all find themselves stuck in the mud. Can Bigger Digger save the day? This is a tongue-twisting, rhyming romp that will have little readers shouting out the words.

      Bigger Digger