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‘What you need to be warm’ by Neil Gaiman featuring illustrations by Benji Davies, published by Bloomsbury, is a New York Times Bestseller.

Benji Davies loved drawing from a young age; seeing his work in print is a childhood ambition fulfilled.

After studying animation at university, Benji went on to direct animated commercials, music promos and short films, before embarking fully upon his picture book career.

Having successfully debuted to critical and bestselling acclaim as an author/illustrator with Simon & Schuster (The Storm Whale, Grandad’s Island and The Storm Whale in Winter), Benji is further exploring his work as an animation filmmaker, transforming his stories from screen to page. The Grotlyn is his first rhyming book and marks the beginning of a new publishing relationship with HarperCollins. This staple of picture book commissions continues, alongside film and broadcasting opportunities, born of his award-winning work.

His books have been co-editioned in over thirty-five languages and countries, gaining recognition across Europe and around the world.

Benji is also the illustrator of Nosy Crow’s internationally successful Bizzy Bear board book series, which recently topped three million sales worldwide.

He lives in London with his wife and daughter.

"With every page a feast for the eyes and senses, this beautiful new book of cross-generational love is another one to read, enjoy and treasure."
"It’s a world fans won’t want to leave"
'...delight in this festive offering'
'...beautifully illustrated story is a delight'
'...gentle, seasonal picture book'
'The lyrical story of a little girl and a snowflake'
'Exquisitely told and beautifully illustrated'
"...joyous illustrations integrate hand drawing and computer-generated colour..."
"A beautiful and comforting book"
"Lovely, poignant picture book, told in lucid prose and limpid illustrations"
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Shortlisted
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Gold
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Read for empathy 2024
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Best New Picture Books
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Gold
CILIP/Kate Greenaway Medal 2022 - Nominated image
CILIP/Kate Greenaway Medal 2022 - Nominated
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Great Books Guide 2021
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Books of the Year
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Children's Books for Christmas
Best Children's Book of the Year 2020 image
Best Children's Book of the Year 2020
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2020 - Winner
The Kate Greenaway Award 2019 – Nominated image
The Kate Greenaway Award 2019 – Nominated
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Book Award 2018 - Shortlisted
World Illustration Awards 2018 — Nominated  image
World Illustration Awards 2018 — Nominated
World Illustration Awards 2018 — Shortlisted image
World Illustration Awards 2018 — Shortlisted
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Dutch Picture Book Of The Year 2017
2015: Best Picture Book — WINNER image
2015: Best Picture Book — WINNER
Children's Book of the Year 2015 — WINNER image
Children's Book of the Year 2015 — WINNER
Oscar's Book Prize 2014 — WINNER image
Oscar's Book Prize 2014 — WINNER
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