Ben Mantle is the illustrator of Bunnies on the Bus by Philip Ardagh, Follow the Track All the Way Back by Timothy Knapman, and many other picture books. He is also the author-illustrator of the Dinostars series as well as The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! Before turning to children's illustration, Ben Mantle worked in animation, including on Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. He lives in Brighton, England.