Ben was born in Leamington Spa in 1980, and developed a very early interest in things artistic, designing programme covers for school productions and even coming first in his local library colouring-in competition. From there he went on to study animation at Surrey Institute of Art & Design, graduating in 2003.. He then gained valuable experience working on Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride” before moving to Brighton to work as ‘Head of Animation’ in a media company, focusing on Character and Background design. He was also part of the Animation team creating the BAFTA winning ‘Big and Small’ CBeebies website. Since 2008, Ben has been working as a Children’s Book Illustrator from his shared studio in Brighton and he also produces screen prints and digital artwork to exhibit. He illustrated ‘Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit’ which won the Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book prize 2013.
A little brother's quest for inclusion leads to sibling rivalry and unexpected creativity.
A spooky bus travels through a town on Halloween night, encountering various creatures and objects along the way.
A group of bunnies cause chaos on a bus and then a train.
Bunnies in a boat wreak havoc at Sunny Bay. Can they stay afloat?
A forgotten imaginary world becomes real, pulling siblings into a rescue mission against a haunting villain.
Five pumpkins embark on a spooky Halloween adventure. Count along as they face the night.
A lighthouse must protect a young boat from a storm's fury. Can love guide her home?
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
Picture books
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Chapter books
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Board books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A little brother's quest for inclusion leads to sibling rivalry and unexpected creativity.
Bunnies race to save Christmas after candy canes cause chaos in Santa's workshop.
A lighthouse must protect a young boat from a storm's fury. Can love guide her home?
A camping trip turns mysterious when a friend vanishes amid strange lights and winds.
Bunnies in a boat wreak havoc at Sunny Bay. Can they stay afloat?
A castle, a treasure map, and a race against time. Can they find Ragnar's gold before it's too late?
Two rivals unite against a snappy alligator, discovering unexpected friendship.
Twins must save their imaginary world from a new threat.
Twins must face their fears to save a forgotten world from destruction.
An angel's visit foretells a miraculous birth. Discover the wonder of the Nativity story.
A group of bunnies cause chaos on a bus and then a train.
A book that defies genres, shifting with every page turn.
A forgotten imaginary world becomes real, pulling siblings into a rescue mission against a haunting villain.
A chef in fairyland cooks up chaos with magical ingredients.
Little Train ventures too far. Can he find his way home?
Can a simple stick be the perfect gift for a bear with everything?
A dragon swallows a kingdom. Can he learn moderation?
A boy tries to convince his parents to get him a shark for his birthday.
Five sheep transform into a rainbow of colors. Can you count them all?
A mouse's quest for a perfect soup carrot leads to a chain of favors and unexpected help.
A spooky bus travels through a town on Halloween night, encountering various creatures and objects along the way.
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Five pumpkins embark on a spooky Halloween adventure. Count along as they face the night.
A ghostly figure on the beach leads kids into a thrilling mystery with smugglers and secrets.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Ben Mantle's books.
