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Tony Bradman (born 22 January 1954) is an English writer of
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best known for the ''Dilly the Dinosaur'' book series. He is the author of more than 50 books for young people published by multiple houses including
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Bradman was born in
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, London. He earned a M.A. degree from
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, and worked as a music writer and as a children's book reviewer for ''Parents'' magazine before beginning to write children's literature in 1984. His ''Dilly the Dinosaur'' series has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Bradman and his family live in
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Bibliography


Standalone

* ''The Bad Babies' Counting Book'', illustrated by Debbie van der Beek, 1985. * ''John Lennon'', illustrated by Karen Heywood, 1985. * ''One Nil'', illustrated by Gary Wing, 1985; illustrated by Jon Riley, 1987. * ''Let's Pretend'', illustrated by Susan Hellard, 1985. * ''The Bad Babies' Book of Colors'', illustrated by Debbie van der Beek, 1986. * ''See You Later, Alligator'', illustrated by Colin Hawkins, 1986. * ''At the Park'', illustrated by Susan Hellard, 1986. * ''Hide and Seek'', illustrated by Susan Hellard, 1986. * ''Play Time'', illustrated by Susan Hellard, 1986. * ''Through My Window'', illustrated by Eileen Browne, 1986. * ''The Lonely Little Mole'' (based on a story by Paule Alen), illustrated by Myriam Deru, 1986. * ''Night-Time'', illustrated by Caroline Holden, 1986. * ''Will You Read Me a Story?'', 1986. * ''Baby's Best Book'', illustrated by Lisa Kopper, 1987. * ''The Baby's Bumper Book'', illustrated by Lisa Kopper, 1987. * ''The Bad Babies' Book of Months'', illustrated by Debbie van der Beek, 1987. * ''Smile, Please!'', illustrated by Jean Baylis, 1987. * ''I Need a Book!'', 1987. * ''The Little Cakemaker and the Greedy Magician'' (based on a story by Paule Alen), illustrated by Myriam Deru, 1987. * ''Look out, He's behind You!'', illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, 1988. * ''Wait and See'', illustrated by Eileen Browne, 1988. * ''Not like That, like This!'', illustrated by Joanna Burroughes, 1988. * ''Bedtime'', illustrated by Lisa Kopper, 1988. * ''The Cuddle'', illustrated by Lisa Kopper, 1988. * ''Our Cat'', illustrated by Lisa Kopper, 1988. * ''All Together Now!'' (poetry), illustrated by J. Park, 1989. * ''Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?'', illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, 1989. * ''Bub'', 1989. * ''Gary and the Magic Cat'', 1989, published as The Magic Cat, 1992. * ''Tracey's Wish'', 1989. * ''The Sandal: A Story'', illustrated by Philippe Dupasquier, 1989. * ''This Little Baby'', illustrated by Jenny Williams, 1990. * ''Michael'', illustrated by Tony Ross, 1990. * ''Let's Go'', 1990. * ''Gerbil Crazy'', 1990. * ''Miranda the Magnificent'', 1990. * ''In a Minute'', illustrated by Eileen Browne, 1990. * ''The Ugly Duckling'', 1990. * ''The Gingerbread Man'', 1991. * ''Goldilocks and the Three Bears'', 1991. * ''The Little Red Hen'', 1991. * ''Five Minutes More!'', 1991. * ''Morning'', 1991. * ''That's Not a Fish!'', illustrated by Susie Jenkins-Pearce, 1991. * ''Tommy Niner and the Planet of Danger'', 1991. * ''Billy and the Baby'', illustrated by Jan Lewis, 1992; illustrated by Lynn Breeze, 1997. * ''It Came from Outer Space'', illustrated by Carol Wright, 1992. * ''Has Anyone Seen Jack?'', illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, 1992. * ''Frankie Makes a Friend'', illustrated by S. Holleyman, 1992. * ''My Family'', illustrated by Madeleine Baker, 1992. * ''My Little Baby Brother'', illustrated by Madeleine Baker, 1992. * ''That's Not My Cat!'', illustrated by Jean Baylis, 1992. * ''Wally's New Face'', illustrated by Jean Baylis, 1992. * ''Winnie's New Broom'', illustrated by Jean Baylis, 1992. * ''A Bad Week for the Three Bears'', illustrated by Jenny Williams, 1993. * ''The Invaders'', illustrated by Mark Burgess, 1993. * ''Tommy Niner and the Mystery Spaceship'', illustrated by Martin Chatterton, 1994. * ''Night Night, Ben!'', 1994. * ''Two Minute Puppy Tales'', illustrated by Kim Blundell, 1994. * ''The Ghost Teacher'', illustrated by Paul Kavanagh, 1996. * ''A Goodnight Kind of Feeling'', illustrated by Clive Scruton, 1998. * ''Daddy's Lullaby'', illustrated by Jason Cockcroft, 2002. * ''The Magnificent Mummies'', illustrated by Martin Chatterton, 2002. * ''Midnight in Memphis'' (sequel to The Magnificent Mummies), illustrated by Martin Chatterton and Ann Chatterton, 2002. * ''Under Pressure'' ("Hawks" series), 2002. * ''Bad Boys'' ("Hawks" series), 2003. * ''Skin Deep'' (short stories), 2004. * ''Give Me Shelter: Stories About Children Who Seek Asylum'' (editor), 2007.


''The Greatest Adventures in the World''

* ''Jason and the Voyage to the Edge of the World'', co-written and illustrated by Tony Ross, 2004. () * ''Arthur and the King's Sword'', co-written and illustrated by Tony Ross, 2004. () * ''Aladdin and the Fabulous Genie'', co-written and illustrated by Tony Ross, 2004. () * ''Ali Baba and the Stolen Treasure'', co-written and illustrated by Tony Ross, 2004. () * ''Robin Hood and the Silver Arrow'', co-written and illustrated by Tony Ross, 2004. () * ''William Tell and the Apple for Freedom'', co-written and illustrated by Tony Ross, 2004. ()


''Dilly the Dinosaur'' series

The ''Dilly the Dinosaur'' series was illustrated by Susan Hellard. * ''Dilly the Dinosaur'' 1986. * ''Dilly Visits the Dentist'', 1986, published in U.S. as ''Dilly Goes to the Dentist'', 1986. * ''Dilly Tells the Truth'', 1986. * ''Dilly and the Horror Film'', published in U.S. as ''Dilly and the Horror Movie'', 1987.


''Dilly's Muddy Day'', 1987.


''Dilly and the Tiger'', 1988.

* ''Dilly'', 1988. * ''Dilly and the Ghost'', 1989. * ''Dilly Dinosaur, Superstar'', 1989. * ''Dilly Speaks Up'', 1990. * ''Dilly Goes on Holiday'', 1990. * ''Dilly the Angel'', 1990. * ''Dilly and His Swamp Lizard'', 1991. * ''Dilly and the Big Kids'', 1991. * ''Dilly's Birthday Party'', 1991. * ''Dilly Goes to School'', 1992. * ''Dilly and the Pirates'', 1993. * ''Dilly—The Worst Day Ever'', 1993. * ''Dilly Goes Swamp Wallowing'', 1994. * ''Dilly, Dinosaur Detective'', 1994.


''Daisy Tales'' series

The ''Daisy Tales'' series was illustrated by Priscilla Lamont. * ''Daisy and the Babysitter'', 1986. * ''Daisy and the Crying Baby'', 1986. * ''Daisy and the Washing Machine'', 1986. * ''Daisy Goes Swimming'', 1986. * ''Daisy Feels Ill'', 1988. * ''Daisy Goes to Playgroup'', 1988.


''The Bluebeards'' series

''The Bluebeards'' series was illustrated by Rowan Barnes Murphy. * ''Adventure on Skull Island'', 1988. * ''Mystery at Musket Bay'', 1989. * ''Contest at Cutlass Cove'', 1990. * ''Search for the Saucy Sally'', 1990. * ''Peril at the Pirate School'', 1990. * ''Revenge at Ryan's Reef'', 1991.


''Sam, the Girl Detective'' series

* ''Sam, the Girl Detective'', 1989. * ''The Cash Box Caper'', 1990. * ''The Case of the Missing Mummy'', 1990. * ''The Secret of the Seventh Candle'', 1992. * ''The Great Rock 'n' Roll Ransom'', 1994.


External links


Puffin Books biography and interview Bloomsbury Group profile Answers.com entryOxford University Press Biography
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bradman, Tony Living people 1954 births English children's writers English fantasy writers English science fiction writers Alumni of Queens' College, Cambridge