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Bringing Stories to Life: A New Video Showcasing My Children’s Books

Posted on April 8, 2026 by philmansell

For a long time, these stories lived in sketchbooks and scattered notes full of words and images. One by one, they became books – each with its own voice, its own rhythm, its own small world. Now, I’ve given them … Continue reading →

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Ridiculous Robbers and Strange Sacks – How I Created My New Children’s Book

Posted on July 1, 2025 by philmansell

How I wrote and illustrated my latest children’s book, Smash and Grab Continue reading →

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NEWS RELEASE: Phil’s New Book Features Jávea’s Best-Known Bookshop

Posted on June 26, 2025 by philmansell

Author and illustrator Phil Mansell is celebrating the publication of his tenth children’s book on Amazon – and has included among the illustrations the bookshop in Jávea where it is sold. The book, entitled Smash and Grab is a lively … Continue reading →

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My New Children’s Book Is Published – 35 Years After I First Wrote It!

Posted on November 25, 2024 by philmansell

It’s taken approximately 35 years for me to bring my new children’s to fruition. And now, at last, Lucky Dips and Christmas Wishes is available on Amazon and selected bookshops.   I originally wrote and drew the illustrations for this … Continue reading →

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