Ben Sanders

  • 5 stars across 12 books

Ben Sanders toils away in his mid-century studio in Ballarat, Victoria where he illustrates for clients such as Apple, the Wall Street Journal and Harrods of London.

He has recently returned from several years living in the High Andes of Bolivia, where he worked with BiblioWorks - who assist street kids and establish libraries in remote areas.

Ben is best known for his vibrant characters on the Natural Confectionery Co. packs and for his acclaimed first children's picture book, I've an Uncle Ivan.

Ben was offered his very first freelance illustration job when he was just 12 years old.

Instagram: ben.sanders.illustrator
www.bensanders.com.au

2nd November 2021

Croc o’Clock

Meet one incredibly hungry crocodile in this delightfully silly reimagining of the Twelve Days of Christmas The world’s ... MoreCroc o’Clock

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19th October 2023

Peas on Earth

The latest addition to the laugh-out-loud series of picture books by award-winning author Huw Lewis Jones and illustrato... MorePeas on Earth

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1st March 2022

Blue Badger

Featuring beautiful, emotive illustrations, this is the first story in a series of picture books about a befuddled, lova... MoreBlue Badger

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27th January 2022

Apple Grumble

The second title in the laugh-out-loud series of picture books starring Bad Apple, a truly terrible piece of fruit. B... MoreApple Grumble

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2nd August 2022

Blue Badger and the Big Breakfast

The second story in this series of witty picture books, in this story Badger is no longer feeling blue, but now his frie... MoreBlue Badger and the Big Breakfast

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9th February 2023

Blue Badger and the Beautiful Berry

This funny, witty and whimsical title is the latest installment from the Blue Badger series, following the lovable badge... MoreBlue Badger and the Beautiful Berry

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5th September 2024

Clive Penguin

Who's ever heard of a penguin that doesn't like the cold? Surrounded by the same old snow day in day out and always bloo... MoreClive Penguin

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3rd October 2024

Agent Harrier: You Only Spy Twice

Agent Harrier must discover the identity of a top-secret file-stealing traitor in the BARK intelligence agency. But some... MoreAgent Harrier: You Only Spy Twice

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6th March 2025

Agent Harrier: Mission Impossib-hole

Agent Harrier is thrilled to be back for his third secret spy mission, but his excitement is quashed when he discovers H... MoreAgent Harrier: Mission Impossib-hole

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4th September 2025

Clive Penguin Learns to Fly, Sort of

Who's ever heard of a flying penguin? Clive Penguin is back, and, affronted by the narrator's praise for 'majestic' swo... MoreClive Penguin Learns to Fly, Sort of

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