Jim Benton
Jim Benton, born October 31, 1960, is an American illustrator, cartoonist, and author known for creating popular licensed properties such as It's Happy Bunny, Franny K. Stein, and Dear Dumb Diary. His books have sold over fifteen million copies worldwide, been translated into more than fifteen languages, and earned numerous awards including Eisner nominations and Reuben divisional awards. Benton owns J.K. Benton Design Studio in Michigan and has worked in animation, clothing design, and children's literature.
Children's Literature
Humor
Illustration
The Frandidate (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist)
Never Underestimate Your Dumbness
Can Adults Become Human? (Dear Dumb Diary, No. 5)
The Fran with Four Brains (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist #6)
Dear Dumb Diary #4: Never Do Anything, Ever
Dear Dumb Diary Year Two #4: What I Don't Know Might Hurt Me
Dear Dumb Diary Year Two #5: You Can Bet on That
Okay, So Maybe I Do Have Superpowers
Dear Dumb Diary Year Two #5: You Can Bet on That
Never Underestimate Your Dumbness (Dear Dumb Diary #7) (Dear Dumb Diary Series)
Nobody's Perfect. I'm As Close As It Gets.
The Fran with Four Brains
Nobody's Perfect. I'm As Close As It Gets.
Where's My Fnurgle?
The Fran That Time Forgot (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist)
The Fran That Time Forgot (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist)
Dear Dumb Diary Year Two #2: The Super-Nice Are Super-Annoying
Robot Kitties
Frantastic Voyage (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist)
Five Stinky Socks
Dear Dumb Diary #9: That's What Friends Aren't For
Me! Just Like You, Only Better
The Invisible Fran (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist)
Dear Dumb Diary Year Two #6: Live Each Day to the Dumbest