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Children's book Illustrator

Shirley Ng-Benitez

Biography

Shirley Ng-Benitez is a writer and illustrator who lives in the Bay Area, California, with her husband and two daughters. Shirley is a proud member of the SCBWI, Picture Book Artists Association, Pacific Scribes, and Friends of Calligraphy. Shirley has illustrated a number of books, including Want to Play?, a 2016 Junior Library Guild Selection written by Paula Yoo, and Emily Lost Someone She Loved, a 2015 Gold Illumination Award and Bronze Moonbeam Award Winner written by Kathleen Fucci. Shirley is living her dream!

The latest

Shirley's most recent book

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Most Popular Shirley Ng-Benitez Books

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$1049

Lily's New Home

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A young girl navigates the bustling streets of New York City, discovering the beauty of change.

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$1049

Want to Play?

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

A group of kids explore endless adventures through imaginative play.

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$858

How Do You Say Good Night?

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2019

Discover how to say 'good night' in ten languages with this charming bedtime book.

At a glance

Book Stats

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Authored

19

Illustrated

10

Collaborators

Picture books

17

Board books

2

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Shirley Ng-Benitez Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

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The Talent Show

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Henry must reveal his secret talent at the school talent show.

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$1049

A Special Goodbye

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A young girl faces the closure of her family's beloved flower shop.

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$1049

The Protest

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Can kids save their beloved garden from destruction?

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$1049

Pablo's Pet

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A boy faces loss and finds comfort in friendship.

Mindful Day
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$1697

Mindful Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Experience the magic of mindfulness through a child's eyes, discovering joy in every moment of the day.

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$1049

The Buddy Bench

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A girl creates a buddy bench to help lonely kids find friends.

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$1049

Follow That Map!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Can Pablo and friends navigate to Coney Island using maps?

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$858

How Do You Say Good Night?

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2019

Discover how to say 'good night' in ten languages with this charming bedtime book.

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$958

The Garden

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

Kids discover patience and growth while gardening together.

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$1049

The Perfect Gift

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

Mei seeks the perfect heartfelt gift for her brother's 100-day celebration.

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$1049

Block Party

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Padma fears her mom's lentil soup won't impress at the block party.

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$958

Music Time

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Henry must find a way to practice drums without disturbing his mom. Can he balance music and friendship?

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$1049

Lily's New Home

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A young girl navigates the bustling streets of New York City, discovering the beauty of change.

Sale price
$1049

Want to Play?

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

A group of kids explore endless adventures through imaginative play.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Shirley Ng-Benitez's books.