Jonathan Bentley

Jonathan Bentley has illustrated over fifty books for authors including Shaun Micallef, Margaret Wild, Patrick Guest, Andrew Daddo, Lian Tanner, Glenda Millard, P. Crumble and Jo Kasch. He has also written and illustrated eleven of his own. Along the way Jon has won the NSW Premier's Literary Award 2020 and the Tasmanian Premier's Literary Award 2022, and has also been shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary award, CBCA awards, an ABIA award, and the White Raven, all for picture books. His books have been enjoyed by children all over the world. He grew up in West Yorkshire, England, and lives and works between Australia and Europe with his wife and two kids.

Books by Jonathan Bentley

Koala Koala

John Williamson, Jonathan Bentley

Based on the popular song by iconic Aussie entertainer John Williamson, with gorgeously cute illustrations from Jonathan Bentley, comes a classic picture book about our beloved but endangered national treasure, the koala.

Poo Face

Andrew Daddo, Jonathan Bentley

A hilarious and irreverent toilet training book from a popular Aussie author that will have pre-schoolers giggling all the way to the poo – and the zoo!

Fart Face

Andrew Daddo, Jonathan Bentley

A hilarious and cheeky book for birth to preschool with bright, imaginative illustrations and silliness on every page about the natural process of farting - from the fabulous creative team that brought us Poo Face.