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Ben's Library

Brief Description
Elisa loves reading, and her bookshelf overflows with all the story books that she's read. One day, she tries to borrow several books from the school library, only to realise that she is unable to carry them home in her bag. However, her new neighbour, Ben,... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A heartwarming illustrated children's book celebrating a love for books and friendship.

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Elisa loves reading, and her bookshelf overflows with all the story books that she's read. One day, she tries to borrow several books from the school library, only to realise that she is unable to carry them home in her bag.

However, her new neighbour, Ben, also shares her love for reading. As their friendship blossoms, can Ben help Elisa with her quest to read more books?

Ben's Library is a heartwarming story celebrating a love for books and friendship.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923331150

Publisher: New Frontier Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 June 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: New Frontier Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Joanna Bartel

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 28

About the Author

Amani Uduman is a children's author based in Melbourne, Australia. Her background is in primary school education and early childhood education. Amani has numerous titles published in the trade, educational and non-profit sectors, with many books translated into different languages. You can find Amani on Instagram: @amani.uduman and on her website: www.amaniuduman.com.au

Joanna Bartel is an Australian illustrator with a background in graphic design and secondary school art/design and English teaching. She draws much of her inspiration from everyday family life with three young kids, experiences in teaching, and childhood memories of fun with three brothers and lots of cousins. Joanna has a particular love for character design and celebrating diversity. Ben's Library is Joanna's second illustrative work with New Frontier Publishing, following on from Ava Spark: Hello, I'm Here. Joanna can be contacted on Instagram: @joanna_emily_illustrates and on her website: joanna-emily.com

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