{"title":"Ben Mantle","description":"Ben Mantle is the illustrator of Bunnies on the Bus and its sequels by Philip Ardagh, Follow the Track All the Way Back by Timothy Knapman, Dick the Delightful Duck by Kay Umansky, and King of the Swamp by Catherine Emmett. He is also the author-illustrator of Frog vs. Toad and the Dinostars series as well as The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! Ben Mantle lives in England.","products":[{"product_id":"the-bestest-big-brother-ever-hardcover","title":"The Bestest Big Brother, Ever - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou love your big brother \u003ci\u003eso\u003c\/i\u003e much! He's \u003ci\u003ethe best. \u003c\/i\u003eSo why doesn't he want you around? Ben Mantle draws from experience in a quintessential sibling story full of warmth and wit. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNano and his older brother, Felix, are best friends who read each other's minds\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand 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 \u003ci\u003eown \u003c\/i\u003etree 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.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50580479803615,"sku":"9781536245073","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/jbao0r3q79781536245073.webp?v=1784447573"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/ben-mantle.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}