Jonathan Bentley – illustratör

The night was frosty dark but we were snug and cosy in the kitchen. Then SNAP! The lights went out.In the dark of night, a neighbourhood becomes a new country to explore, and an ordinary winter evening turns into a family adventure.A reassuring story about finding comfort in community from the award-winning creators of Ella and the Ocean.

From the brilliant mind of writer, television star and comedian Shaun Micallef comes this hilariously familiar story about the bedtime struggle!  ‘Happy slumbers,’ whispered Father​as he left, but soon they startedhearing other sounds – like creaks,a crack, a crunch, and then … a SHRIEK!   Tucked up inside their tree-trunk house, two small snails are too scared to sleep – and their father is running out of patience! But is it just the wind spooking them … or is there something lurking outside? With gorgeous, silly-spooky illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jonathan Bentley, this Halloween picture book will surprise and delight the whole family.Perfect for pre-school-aged children aged 3+, their sleepless parents, and anyone who's ever had a pet snail.

Mo lived alone and he liked it that way.He had a house to protect him.And a wall.Mo trusted his wall.It kept everything out he wanted kept out.A beautiful story about breaking down barriers and discovering the joys of friendship, from the brilliant creative team of Jo Kasch and award-winning illustrator Jonathan Bentley.

Perfect for children of all ages, this heartfelt story opens the curtains on the story of how we can all feel together even when we are far apart.Out the window, I can seea new world looking back at me.The streets are still,there are no crowds ...but looking up, I see the clouds.Told through the voices—and windows—of children from around the world, this story’s comforting message and bright illustrations bring hope into your home even as our world changes outside. The book’s beautiful design reveals similarities—“In different windows everywhere, I see rainbows, hearts, and teddy bears”—that can comfort and unite us, even in hard times.Author Patrick Guest was inspired to write this story when he was forced to isolate from his family as a medical worker. His lyrical writing gives hope to our shared experience. In addition, Jonathan Bentley, award-winning illustrator of more than 30 children’s books, infuses the book with warmth and delight.When you look out your window, don’t forget that we’re all looking out—together.

Perfect for children of all ages, this heartfelt story opens the curtains on the story of how we can all feel together even when we are far apart.

Out the window, I can see

a new world looking back at me.

The streets are still,

there are no crowds ...

but looking up, I see the clouds.

Told through the voices—and windows—of children from around the world, this story’s comforting message and bright illustrations bring hope into your home even as our world changes outside. The book’s beautiful design reveals similarities—“In different windows everywhere, I see rainbows, hearts, and teddy bears”—that can comfort and unite us, even in hard times.

Author Patrick Guest was inspired to write this story when he was forced to isolate from his family as a medical worker. His lyrical writing gives hope to our shared experience. In addition, Jonathan Bentley, award-winning illustrator of more than 30 children’s books, infuses the book with warmth and delight.

When you look out your window, don’t forget that we’re all looking out—together.