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Benson Shum

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Vancouver, Canada

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Benson Shum is a children's book Author and Illustrator. The idea that an image or painting can evoke emotions and movement is what brought Benson to the world of picture books and animation.

Benson is also an Animator at the Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he was a part of such films as Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Moana, Frozen 2, Raya and the Last Dragon, Encanto and Wish. Originally from Vancouver, BC, Benson now lives in sunny southern California. ...more

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Average rating: 4.02 · 2,361 ratings · 511 reviews · 24 distinct works • Similar authors

	Anzu the Great Kaiju 4.27 avg rating — 496 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alex's Good Fortune 3.97 avg rating — 261 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Little Seed 4.08 avg rating — 179 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	First Night of Howlergarten 3.95 avg rating — 177 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Anzu the Great Listener (Anzu the Great Kaiju, 2) 4.08 avg rating — 161 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Holly's Day at the Pool 3.80 avg rating — 171 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cindy and Panda: A Heartwarming Picture Book About Messy Baking and Friendship for Kids (Ages 4-8) 3.93 avg rating — 122 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mooncakes Mean Family 4.06 avg rating — 116 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Imagine You and Me 3.96 avg rating — 106 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	We Are Lion Dancers 4.01 avg rating — 87 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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RUBY MAPS HER WORLD by Jane Yolen and Dow Phumiruk follows a curious child who is excited to map the world around her. We join Ruby as she explores what it takes to be a cartographer. Observing, recording and drawing everything around her. Dow’s illu ...more
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SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS by Erin Dealey and Luciana Navarro Powell draw a thoughtful story about how sometimes we have BIG feelings that we don’t know how to express. And Erin and Luciana’s book helps us get unstuck. Follow Squirrel, Bear and Porc ...more
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A FINLEY, A MOOSE IN CHARTREUSE by Candace Spizzirri and Chantelle and Burgen Thorne is an adorable story where we follow Moose as he travels to Paris to live his dream of attending fashion week! Candace's charming and fun text dresses perfectly with ...more
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Benson Shum rated a book it was amazing Finley: A Moose in Chartreuse by Candace Spizzirri (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A FINLEY, A MOOSE IN CHARTREUSE by Candace Spizzirri and Chantelle and Burgen Thorne is an adorable story where we follow Moose as he travels to Paris to live his dream of attending fashion week! Candace's charming and fun text dresses perfectly with ...more
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Benson Shum rated a book it was amazing The Storyteller by Lindsay Bonilla	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
THE STORYTELLER by Lindsay Bonilla and Noar Lee Naggan is a beautiful story, full of imagination, folk tales and heart. Bonilla words flow so elegantly with Naggan’s larger than life illustrations. Highly recommended. A tale you'll want to read over ...more
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Benson Shum rated a book it was amazing The Note Who Faced the Music by Lindsay Bonilla	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
THE NOTE WHO FACE THE MUSIC by Lindsay Bonilla and Mark Hoffmann is a great story about being who you are. That you are “whole” enough. Half note didn’t feel whole but they learned that being Half Note was an instrumental part of the musical staff. A ...more
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Benson Shum and 1 other person liked Margaret's review of We Are Lion Dancers: "Pair this with Mooncakes Mean Family to celebrate world holidays or use it separately during the Lunar New Year. "
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Benson Shum liked Danielle's review of We Are Lion Dancers: "Delightful! (And I learned about the two kinds of lions/lion dancing!)"
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WHEN PB MET J by Katelyn Aronson and Sarah Rebar is a charming sweet jelly of a story! Katelyn's text spills with sweetness. Sarah’s illustrations are so cute. A great story about being brave to talk to others even when the people, in this case the c ...more
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