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Ben Mantle

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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. Ben has illustrated a number of children’s books including Rudey’s Windy Christmas (HarperCollins) and Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont) which won the 2013 Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! published by Macmillan Children’s Books. Ben lives and works in Brighton.

Ben Mantle is represented by Susan Penny — to work with Ben please email Susan

Yorkshire & Lancashire Evening Post

"a glorious celebration of individuality"

The Times

The best Irish children’s books to put under the tree

The Times

The best Irish children’s books to put under the tree

Inis

"expressive and full of action"

School Library Journal

"A perfect preschool adventure"

Kirkus Review

"All aboard for a great storytime pick."

Publishers Weekly

"Mantle's expressive and bright cartoon illustrations...are a perfect match"

Read it Daddy

"Full of excitement and originality."

Red Reading Hub

"Get hold of a copy of this super seasonal story"

Toddler Things

"A lovely book about friendship"

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The Society of Illustrators

Original Art Exhibition 2024

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UKLA Book Awards 2024

Shortlisted

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Spark! Book Awards 2024

Shortlisted

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Stockport Children’s Book Awards 2024

Shortlisted

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James Reckitt Hull Children’s Picture Book Award 2024

Shortlisted

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Love Reading 4 Kids

Summer Reading 2021 List

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Blackwell Books

Children's Book of the Month

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Lancashire County Council

Fantastic Book Awards 2020-2021 - Nominated

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BookTrust

Great Books Guide 2020

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Waterstones

Book of the Month July 2020

Tir na n-Og Children's Book Awards 2020 shortlist image

Literature Wales

Tir na n-Og Children's Book Awards 2020 shortlist

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The Reading Agency

Summer Reading Challenge 2020 Pick

Sainsbury's Childrens Book Awards 2019 - Shortlisted image

Booktrust

Sainsbury's Childrens Book Awards 2019 - Shortlisted

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Waterstones

Book of the Month August 2019

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Parents' Choice

Winner 2015

Sunshine State Young Reader Award Jr. 2015 image

Florida Association for Media in Education

Sunshine State Young Reader Award Jr. 2015

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Rhyme Revolution

Best in Rhyme Award 2015

Featured Posts

The Land of Roar Series illustrated by Ben Mantle

13 February 2025

Bright Artists in the 2024 SOI Original Art Show

01 November 2024

Bunnies in a Sleigh - The Book Launch

03 October 2024

The Treasure Chest Series

Behind the Book: Dexter Lost his Boo-Woo

'Follow the Track All the Way Back' Book Trailer

A Day in the Life of... Ben Mantle

Book Launch Magic with Ben Mantle

26 January 2018

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