Tony Bradman facts for kids

Tony Bradman (born 22 January 1954) is an English writer of children's books and short speculative fiction 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 Alfred A. Knopf, Methuen Publishing, Puffin Books, and HarperCollins

Bradman was born in Balham, London. He earned a M.A. degree from Queens' College, Cambridge, 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 Beckenham, Kent.

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 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.