David Bedford

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  • Bibliography:
    73 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    February 2001
  • Latest Book:
    April 2021
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Full Series List in Order

Inspector Rocke

1 - That'll Be The Day That I Die (Apr-2021)

Team

1 - The Soccer Machine (Feb-2006)
2 - Top of the League (Feb-2006)
3 - Soccer Camp (Sep-2006)
4 - Superteam (Oct-2006)

Book List in Order: 73 titles

  • It's My Turn!

  • Touch the Sky, My Little Bear

    Seldom has the caring and the guidance of a mother and the curiosity and trust of a child been so tenderly depicted as in this generously sized and beautiful picture book set in the far off Artic. A young polar bear, just out of infancy, asks his mot...

  • Shaggy Dog and the Terrible Itch

  • Big Bears Can!

    When Mummy Bear goes out, leaving Big Bear in charge of Little Bear, Big Bear has a chance to prove that big bears can do everything. What will Mummy Bear say when she sees all the mess? Can big bears get into trouble too?...

  • The Copy Crocs

    Crocodile has a big imagination. But he has a big problem too.
    He’s always thinking up fun, new things to do like sliding through mud puddles, sunbathing by the shore, or floating downstream stretched out on a log. But no matter what he does, al...

  • Mo's Stinky Sweater

    Completely in love with his rainbow sweater, Mo Monkey wears it every single day and doesn't mind how dirty it gets, but when Mother Monkey wants to give it a good wash, Mo Monkey isn't very willing to give it up and comes up with a plan of his own....

  • Tums

  • Hound Dog

    Through daily mail and photos that are sent between Hound Dog and his old neighborhood friend Jojo, readers will learn about Hound Dog's new life in the country and his not-so-nice new friends, The Mean Dog Gang. Original....

  • The Soccer Machine

    Team - 1

    8-0? How could The Team lose 8-0? Easily! Harvey s team always loses. Professor Gertie, Harvey s neighbor, can t really understand it, but her game winning inventions for The Team just haven t helped. (Her Bouncy Boots were too bouncy and her Smoke M...



  • Top of the League

    Team - 2

    8-0? How could The Team lose 8-0? Easily! Harvey s team always loses. Professor Gertie, Harvey s neighbor, can t really understand it, but her game winning inventions for The Team just haven t helped. (Her Bouncy Boots were too bouncy and her Smoke M...

  • Big and Small

    The loveable star of Big returns -- along with his friend Small, an adorable mouse. Using flaps, this book illustrates the concepts of "big” and "small” with charm and humour -- and shows how small friends can be a BIG help! ...

  • The Long Journey Home

  • Knock Knock!

    Try and guess who’s behind the door by identifying a nose or an ear or a leg…Then open the door to see! This fun flap book plays on the childhood favorite “Knock, knock/Who’s there” theme. The appealing animal characters, bright artwork, an...

  • Soccer Camp

    Team - 3

    The Team are on their way to Soccer Camp! After winning the league championship, they re off to play the best of the best for the Camp Cup. There s just one small problem if anyone finds out that Mark 1 is a robot, The Team will be sent home! So, whe...

  • Superteam

    Team - 4

    The new soccer season is here, and Harvey has spent his entire life savings on a pair of Armadillo Aces the best cleats money can buy! Everything seems great until Professor Gertie accidentally destroys the cleats while testing her newest invention! ...

  • In-o-saur, Out-o-saur

    Up-o-saur, Down-o-saur Fast-o-saur, Slow-o-saur Squeak-o-saur, Roar-o-saur  Featuring the antics of mischievous and charming dinosaurs, this illustrated early childhood concept book humorously demonstrates a range of opposites....

  • One-o-saur, Two-o-saur

  • Toes

    Toes uses flaps to hilarious effect: Crocodiles toes are ... lift the flap ... wet and wrinkly. Flamingo’s toes are ... lift the flap ... pink and twinkly. Children will delight in flipping the flaps to see what animals can do with their toes!...

  • Who's Laughing?

    Who’s laughing? SQUAWK! SQUAWK! SQUAWK! SQUAWK! Lift the flap . . . parrot! Who’s laughing? HEEE-HAWWW! HEEE-HAWWW! HEEE-HAWWW! Lift the flap . . . donkey! Poor Hippo is trying to sleep, but someone is making a terrible racket. Join grumpy Hippo...



  • Bedtime for Little Bears!

    Little Bear flumped down in the snow and wiggled his tail. 'I'm not sleepy,' he said, 'and I don't want to go to bed yet.' Mother Bear smiled. 'Shall we take one last walk,' she said, 'and see who else is going to bed?' Little Bear and Mother Bear ta...

  • Moms

    Leopard's mom . . . lift the flap . . . climbs up trees. Camel's mom . . . lift the flap . . . has knobbly knees. Whale's mom . . . lift the flap . . . leaps for the sky. Children will delight in flipping the flaps to see what different moms can do!...

  • Dads

    This new flip-the-flap picture book affectionately features an array of dads with all their endearing -- and eccentric -- qualities. A loving and unconventional look at all dads . . . in all shapes and sizes!...

  • Digger, Digger!

    Diggers come in all shapes and sizes in this hardy, rhyming board book for toddlers. Watch these busy diggers at work, and learn more about opposites! These colorful hard-working characters are busy moving earth, sand, and rocks....

  • The Way I Love You

    A triumph of simplicity in words and pictures, it is impossible not to be moved by this story about a little girl with a big personality, and her long-suffering, much-loved dog....

  • Bums

  • It's a George Thing!

    George the zebra spends most of his time with his friends Peachy the gorilla and Moon the lion. Peachy and Moon are very "boyish" boys, given to bodybuilding and weightlifting. Neither of these are George’s thing, but...

  • Tails

    A snake’s tail is . . . all in a muddle! A cat’s tail . . . gives her kittens a cuddle! Children will delight in flipping the flaps to see what animals can do with their tails!...

  • Babies

  • Time for Bed, Isobel

    “It’s time for bed, Isobel.”

    “I don’t want to go to bed,” said Isobel. “I want to be with you!”

     

    Isob...



  • Mole's in Love

    It's spring and Morris the Mole is looking for love! Morris visits a farm looking for someone to love but moles don t see that well. Upon arriving he finds someone to love who has luscious, shiny, black fur just like his only it's not a mole, it's a ...

  • Daddy Does the Cha Cha Cha!

    Dougie’s dad loves dancing the Cha Cha Cha, and Meera’s dad loves dancing too. But when the dads get dancing, poor Dougie and his friends have no room to move. When Dougie has a party, he declares "No Dancing Dads!” This is a playful look a...

  • Little Bear's Big Sweater

    Big Bear loves his stripy sweater. It’s warm. It’s soft. It’s his very favorite. But Big Bear is growing bigger though his sweater isn’t. When it no longer fits, he gives his sweater to his brother. Little Bear loves his new sweater, almost a...

  • Who's Yawning?

  • I've Seen Santa!

    Little Bear is so excited about Santa's arrival that he cannot sleep; despite his family's efforts to stay up with him, they all fall asleep beneath the Christmas Tree--but will they wake up in time to see Santa?...

  • Potty Time

    From the team that brought us the hilarious and very successful titles Bums, Tums, Mums, and Dads comes this appealing and funny new lift-the-flap picture book. Potty Time acquaints children with the concept and purpose of a potty in a light and humo...

  • Josh and the Whoo Whoo

  • The Polar Bear Paddle

  • Bath Time

  • Mums

    Leopard's mum . . . lift the flap . . . climbs up trees. Camel's mum . . . lift the flap . . . has knobbly knees. Whale's mum . . . lift the flap . . . leaps for the sky. Children will delight in flipping the flaps to see what different moms can do!...



  • Ed's Egg

    These gorgeous storybooks aim to extend young reader’s literacy skills but are also destined to become firm bedtime favourites! Beautiful illustrations bring each uplifting tale to life....

  • When I Love You at Christmas

    As a child prepares for Christmas - smudging her nose with the cake mix, tangling the strings as she wraps the gifts, singing carols out of tune - a favourite toy watches on and reflects on how much it adores its beloved owner....

  • Bouncy Bouncy Bedtime

    An infectiously happy bedtime book about bouncy animals, a sleepy elephant, and a soothing, calming moment of hush Up, up above the clouds is a big, bouncy bed in the sky. It's empty now, but just you wait -- that bouncy bed will soon fil...

  • Little Lamb Lost

    These gorgeous storybooks aim to extend young reader’s literacy skills but are also destined to become firm bedtime favourites! Beautiful illustrations bring each uplifting tale to life....

  • The Dinosaur Games

    Ready, steady, RAAAAAAH! Titus the T-Rex is ready for the Great Dinosaur Games. He may only be young, but he’s a tough lizard king and he’s out to win everything! Or so he thinks . . . He’s not built for hurdles and swimming isn’t easy when y...

  • Counting

    Children will love learning numbers with some new dinosaur friends

    Dino-School is a fun new first concept series that will delight preschoolers. Full of bright and colorful illustrations, learning is fun and easy with these dinosaur c...

  • Babies Don't Bite

    An ideal counting book for all children expecting new siblings Young readers will love to count from one to 10 with Hegley the pony as he discovers adorable farmyard babies just waiting for fun. Hegley is excited to hear that his mother is ...

  • I Love My Daddy

    Look Daddy said Little Squirrel as he dug and dug and dug with his little tail wagging. Good job said Daddy. But suddenly, Little Squirrel's tail stopped wagging. Help, Daddy cried Little Squirrel. I'm stuck I Love My Daddy from David Bedford and...

  • I Love My Grandma

    Little Hedgehog and Grandma loved to play hide-and-seek together. One day, when Grandma went to find Little Hedgehog... Little Hedgehog hid He put his paws over his mouth so that she couldn't hear him giggling. Where, oh where can Little Hedgehog be...

  • I Love My Grandpa

    It's a beautiful day for a swim, but Little Bear isn't sure that he likes the water. With Grandpa's encouragement, will he be brave enough to try something new? Written by best-selling author David Bedford, with gorgeous illustrations by Brenna Vaugh...



  • I Love My Mommy

    One morning, Little Deer didn't want to play around his home anymore. I want to see new things, he told his mommy. Then let's go exploring, said Mommy Deer, and see what new things we can find. I Love My Mommy is a sweet, exuberant, and comforting st...

  • Little Otter's Big Journey

    Little Otter was born at the edge of the big, blue sea, but he's afraid to dive into the water. One day when his mother must swim under the sea to find food, she leaves Little Otter behind. While he waits, Little Otter meets up with many of his frien...

  • You're a Big Brother

    This sweet rhyming story is the perfect way to help any new big brother learn what to expect when a new baby arrives, work through his fears, and reassure him that although things will change, they will only change for the better! Written by best-sel...

  • You're a Big Sister

    Perfect new sibling gift!You’re going to be a big sister - how exciting for you! Babies love their big sisters and all that they do. Celebrate the arrival of a new sibling with this adorable story that captures all the emotions a big sister fee...

  • Two Tough Crocs

    Two equally tough crocodile bullies undergo an attitude adjustment when the toughest croc of all arrives in their swamp. ...

  • Cook, Pot, Cook!

  • Opposites

    Children will love learning opposites with some new dinosaur friends

    Dino-School is a fun new first concept series that will delight preschoolers. Full of bright and colorful illustrations, learning about opposites is fun and easy wi...

  • Roo the Roaring Dinosaur

    This is the story of Roo, a little dinosaur who one day meets a woolly mammoth in a hot-air balloon. The balloon has a hole and gradually deflates, floating down to the ground and leaving the little mammoth stranded. Roo saves the day by giving the m...

  • Love Is a Magical Feeling

    Love is that magical feeling
    when you wake up and see a big smile,
    bright, shining eyes, and arms reaching out,
    then having a hug for awhile.
     
    From morning till night, in sunshine and rain, when you're playing, or when y...

  • The Three Ninja Pigs

    YEE-HA! KERRANG! Look out - here come the three little ninja pigs. They are heading your way and they are trouble with a capital 'T'. But all is not as is seems in this high-energy, high-kicking, highly amusing picture book....

  • Big Bear Little Bear

    Little Bear longs to be as big and as fast as his mother. In the cold Arctic snow, Mother Bear shows the little bear cub what it's like to be grown up. But after riding on Mother Bear's shoulders and snuggling up for the night, Little Bear realises t...

  • Best Playday Ever!

    The cute noisy dinosaur is back for another adventure! When Erik, a polar bear explorer, spends a day on Roo's island, Roo makes a big, fun friend. But he soon discovers that even big, fun friends sometimes need help. A heart-warming story about...

  • Once Upon a Time...Online

    Once upon a time, a laptop arrived in Fairy Tale Land. Join Jack and his friends as they discover the ups and downs of going online! A timely and very funny tale of what happens - good and bad! - when our favorite fairytale characters take delivery o...

  • Ella's Games

    Ella wants to play with her three brothers in the honeysuckle pot, but they tell her she is too small and too scared to play with them -- and what's more, she can't climb. So Ella makes up some of her own, truly amazing games . . . and the brothers s...

  • Bedtime for Little Bears

    Little Bear and his mother had spent a long, sunny day exploring in the snow.

    “It’s getting late,” said Mother Bear. “Let’s go home, Little Bear.”

    “But I’m not sleepy,” said Little Bear.

    Mother Bear smiled. “S...

  • Birdie and Bou

    Bou loves the floating library. But " oh no! " his favourite book is missing. Who could have it?   A wonderfully vibrant picture book for young children about two of the best things in life " books and friends! Bou the red-eared panda wake...

  • Once Upon a Time... Online

  • DEAN Mole's In Love

  • A Treasury of Good Night Stories

    This collection of eight picture book stories is perfect for reading at bedtime to send little ones off to a good night's sleep. Each story is gently written, with engaging illustrations making these stories suitable for bedtime reading or any story ...

  • The Granny Borrower

    A wacky and funny modern fairytale adventure, featuring a friendly young giant, adoring grannies, and lessons about learning to do things for yourself!Laura's circus gran wasn't on time to give her a ride to school.Ben's karate gran didn't bring his ...

  • Football Sam v Aliens United

    'WE HAVE COME TO WIN YOUR PLANET!'A funny, page-turning adventure story about achieving to the very best of your ability. For ages 7 to 13.Football Sam's new team, The Shooting Stars, are keen to play their first proper league game, but instead find ...

  • That'll Be The Day That I Die

    Inspector Rocke - 1

    IT'S ROCKE 'N' ROLLLiverpool 1960; The Beatles: A Murder.In Liverpool, 1960, a nurse who frequents the legendary Jacaranda Club is murdered. Among the patrons are John Lennon and the fledgeling Beatles, the black members of the Caribbean Steel Band f...

  • Birdy & Bou and the Floating Library

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    Toot Toot! The floating library is coming! Bou the red-eared panda wakes up one morning and hears the toot-toot of the floating library. He’s excited to go and borrow his favorite book and rushes to the library boat, only to find that his book ...

  • What Are You Doing in My Bed?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

David Bedford has published 73 books.

David Bedford does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, That'll Be The Day That I Die, was published in April 2021.

The first book by David Bedford, It's My Turn!, was published in February 2001.

Yes. David Bedford has 2 series.
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