David Bedford lives in a village by the sea in Norfolk, England, with his wife and two young children. David was a scientist for ten years before becoming a full-time writer in 1997. He is the author of over fifty books for children and is published in thirty countries around the world, from Turkey to Thailand, and Australia to Iceland.

David’s picture books include the best-selling Big Bear, Little Bear, and its sequel Bedtime for Little Bears! He is also known for creating funny and informative flap books for younger children, as well as The Team series of short novels for older children which feature a soccer-playing robot.

It’s a George Thing! was shortlisted for the Booktrust Award in 2008. Superteam, Book 4 in The Team series, was shortlisted for the Lancashire School Library Service Fantastic Book Award in 2006. And The Copy Crocs was Shortlisted for the Portsmouth Book Award in 2005.

David regularly visits schools, libraries and festivals and is available for interviews, appearances and commissions. A CV and book list is available on request.

Please contact David, his agent or his publishers by email (see Contact page).

NEWS...

The Team Football Series

The Team series of books about a junior football team (boys and girls), their number one fan Professor Gertie, and her football genius robot Mark 1, is now made up of six titles, which have recently been published in two compendiums - The Team (books 1,2 & 3) and The Team Strikes Again (books 4,5 & 6).

Three new titles in the series will be published in 2010, ahead of the summer’s World Cup finals starting June 11th:

Football Rules - out in March 2010
Soccer Superstars - March 2010
World Cup Heroes - May 2010

Mole’s In Love - introducing Morris, the lovable mole!

It is Spring, and Morris the mole is looking for love... This first picture book about Morris (see here) sold 17,000 copies in it’s first month, and is published in five countries worldwide. It will continue to feature in promotions in Waterstones and WHSmith through 2009.

A second title is on its way... what might Mole be up to next?

Reviews:

"A gorgeous love story, featuring Morris the Mole, who is looking to love, but given his shortsightedness it’s not easy to find. And, when he finds it, it’s not quite the love he was expecting." Lovereading 4 Kids

’This sweet book is perfect to share with young children who will enjoy both the bright illustrations and the message that, sometimes, you have to wait for love to find you.’ Teach Primary

’a poetic celebration of true romantic spirit’ Junior

’An endearing tale, beautifully illustrated with text written in an eye-catching font that wraps around the pictures that consume the page, in the most atmospheric way.’ Early Years Educator

’Lovely earthy colours combined with a good old-fashioned tale of love. Make this perfect for Valentine’s Day’ The Bookseller

’The children loved this story. Several called out ’Ugh!’ when Morris blew a kiss. A lovely story for children to join in with.’ This is Kids Stuff

’Great for new readers.’ D J Williams, Primary Times

"A lovely, gentle springtime story." angelsandurchins.co.uk

It’s a George Thing! (doing that thing!)

Waterstones’ Book of the Month, March 2008.

CBeebies Bedtime Story Saturday 15 March 2008.

WH Smith promotion, May 2008.

Booktrust Early Years Award Shortlist 2008.

Click here to visit the George Thing page on this site.

Amazon review:

I Really love this book, and I’m 38!!! By  Sally Our neighbours bought this book for my little boys 4th birthday. It’s a really lovely book with funny illustrations and a nice story. It enthralled my other son whose 5 and his 6 year old cousin too. It would suit any preschool child in my opinion because it is just a very easy book to look at and as per the title I enjoy reading it to the children even at my ripe old age :o)

Magazine reviews:

’for teachers and parents looking to instil confidence’ Bookseller ’Make Space For These’

“A funny, beautifully illustrated story about friends and very fancy footwork” Booksellers Buyers Guide

“This is a very sweet tale of difference, acceptance and being true to yourself” Junior Magazine

“This is an endearingly funny and incredibly cute tale of three friends, each with their own ’thing’…Your heart warms to George the zebra instantly in his vulnerability.”
Early Years Educator (Book of the Month)

January Pick of the New Year - Families Southeast Magazine

’This Billy Elliot story from the animal world is beautifully illustrated and full of dynamism - great for circle time’ Reading Corner

’5-6 year olds would love the bright, coloured pictures’ Megan, Term Times

’This very amusing story illustrates how true friendship can be sustained even when each individual has very different strengths. An added attraction is the simple dance routine, illustrated on the end papers for even the most reluctant dancer to master.’ Carousel

’the whole family will be on its feet!’ The Scotsman

Other magazine reviews to come include FQ (March), Pregnancy and Parenting Ireland, Nursery World, Creative Steps and Primary Times.

“ The illustration is vibrant and complements the text, imbuing it with a wonderful sense an enjoyable picturebook story with an important message told in a gentle style”  Writeaway online review.

Oldham Community Radio children’s reading programme, 2008.

Little Bear’s Big Jumper sells Worldwide.

Little Bear’s Big Jumper is published in a whopping TEN countries, from the USA to Sweden, Slovenia, Portugal, Korea, Iceland, Holland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.

Illustrated lovingly by Caroline Pedler (my collaborator on Bedtime for Little Bears), this book is about a hand-me-down jumper that Big Bear wants to keep for himself, even though it’s getting too small for him. Little Bear eventually gets it, and loves it... but when he finds himself tangled in a bush, there is trouble for both bears to resolve. Soft-to-touch ’flocking’ throughout allows you to follow the tale - and the jumper - as it unravels...

See the book here, and read an author interview.