New Releases by Ben Mantle

You love your big brother so much! He’s the best. So why doesn’t he want you around? Ben Mantle draws from experience in a quintessential sibling story full of warmth and wit. Nano and his older brother, Felix, are best friends who read each other’s minds and have super-secret phrases, like “totally grape.” They do everything together! Like playing dino smash monster truckers (“Hey! That’s MY car!”) or being a pair of totally amazing artistes—until somebody’s squiggly line crosses straight through Felix’s perfect picture (“Moooom! Look what Nano has done!”). Nano can’t wait to join Felix, the bestest big brother ever, inside his incredible tree house . . . but hang on, what’s that sign that says “No Nanos Allowed”? Fine! He’ll just build his own tree house . . . or rain house . . . wind or no wind . . . In Ben Mantle’s classic story of squabbling siblings—the younger one adoring, the older in need of space—the comedic illustrator brings a fresh touch and signature visual humor, building up to a heartwarming denouement sure to resonate with brothers and sisters everywhere.

"Frog is a frog and Toad is a toad. They are clearly totally different from each other. So when an unlucky fly mistakes Frog and Toad for two frogs, the two are determined to set the record straight. After all, Toad is obviously stronger, while Frog is unmistakably the superior hopper . . . and before long, things start to get a bit heated among the amphibian population in the swamp. But when the two rivals have a close encounter with a snappy alligator, both Frog and Toad see the benefit of joining forces. Perhaps they''re not so different after all?"--Publisher''s description.

Little Train is going out on the track, all by himself, for the very first time! But before he goes, his mummy and daddy remind him: "When it''s time to come home, no matter how far you are, just follow the track all the way back, where we''ll be waiting." So Little Train heads off into the unknown with a clickety-clack... But, when night falls and the track runs out, will he remember what to do? Taking its place beside the classic The Little Engine That Could, young readers will share Little Train''s trepidation and excitement in this uplifting and extraordinary read-aloud adventure, and rejoice in the gorgeously atmospheric artwork of illustrator Ben Mantle.

Dinosaurs aren''t extinct. They''re living in another galaxy . . . Meet the Dinostars. Join Captain T-Rex and his team in this exciting series of dinosaur space adventures! With fun space facts, a removable pop-up Dinostar and character cards in each book and a fantastically funny story with bold bright artwork by the talented author-illustrator, Ben Mantle. The Dinostars discover a new planet where everything is mysteriously quiet. But why did everybody leave? When Captain T-Rex and his team come across a cute little cave creature they might be about to find out. . . Also available: Dinostars and the Planet Plundering Pirates

Dinosaurs aren''t extinct. They''re living in another galaxy . . . Meet the Dinostars. Join Captain T-Rex and his team in this exciting series of dinosaur space adventures! With fun space facts and a fantastically funny story with bold bright artwork by the talented author-illustrator, Ben Mantle. When planets start vanishing from the Dinostar galaxy, it doesn''t take long for Captain T-Rex and his team to find out who''s taking them - Space Pirates! If the Dinostars are going to get their planets back, they''ll need a clever plan . . . and a very tasty doughnut.

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 . . . The Best Christmas Present Ever! by author and illustrator Ben Mantle, is a funny, charming sequel to The Best Birthday Present Ever! The perfect gift for Christmas -- and not just for squirrels!

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! Winner of the 2016 Dundee Picture Book Award.

Everyone knows the story of farmer Macdonald and the multitude of noisy animals who live on his farm, quacking, mooing and neighing as they go about their business. A beautifully illustrated, paperback picture book edition of this well-known and much-loved sing-a-long story. The story of farmer Macdonald and the multitude of noisy animals who live on his farm, quacking, mooing and neighing all day long! Perfect for young children who can follow the story as it is read and join in for the E-I-E-I-O.

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! With giant magentic flaps that ''play'' Peepo with the bunny on the front cover!

An hilarious hand-puppet book! Giggle, giggle, what''s so funny? Is it two barmy ballet dancers jumping and jiggling? An exercising octopus all puffed out? Or perhaps there is a totally tickle-tastic answer? Put your fingers into this glove puppet and wiggle them to animate the pictures, be it the legs on one page or a head of crazy hair on the next. Great fun for sharing and making little ones laugh, you can easily bring this madcap book alive!