The Golden Wizard Book Prize
Awarded to the Bentley & Aston series for outstanding storytelling for young readers — a recognition of warmth, gentle adventure and characters that children carry with them long after the last page.
Hello, friend!
The Bentley & Aston Stories
The Bentley & Aston Stories
Step into a world of warmth, mischief and a little bit of magic.
From the pages of Jacqueline Rose's award-winning children's books, Bentley & Aston welcome you into a whimsical world made for bedtime reading, long car journeys and slow Sunday afternoons.
Newly off the press
Bentley and the Little Splash
Book one of the Bentley & Aston Stories
Where it all began — a brave brown pup, a curious little splash, and a friendship just waiting to happen.
On a quiet day at sea, Bentley spots something small and shimmering in the water. What begins as a tiny splash becomes the start of a lifelong friendship between two unlikely companions — perfect for young readers who love gentle, hopeful stories.
Meet our friends
A world worth getting lost in.
Bentley & Aston live in a place where every gate leads somewhere worth going, every puddle hides a story, and every friend is a little bit braver after tea. Come and meet them.
Hi, I'm Bentley!
Bentley
Curious, kind, and a little bit cautious.
Hi, I'm Aston!
Aston
Brave, bouncy, and slightly upside-down.
Hi, I'm Button!
Button
A proper English gentleman pup — dry paws, tidy fur, no puddles.
Hi, I'm Skye!
Skye
The tiny white Scottie with a giant personality.