Books with author David Bedford

When Oscar and Tilly go to the playground, they are not keen to wait their turn to play on the swings, slides and all the exciting things there. Will the two friends find a way to play together? My Turn! is from Level 1 of Ready Steady Read! a fantastic graded reading scheme with four reading levels from Little Tiger Press. Ready Steady Read! makes learning to read fun. Each book contains games and activities to reinforce learning and test comprehension in a way developing readers will enjoy as well as handy parent notes from Prue Goodwin, Lecturer in Literacy and Children's Books. Level 1 is suitable for first readers. The stories will help build their confidence, opening up the world of reading and imagination to them. About Level 1: * for first readers * short, straightforward sentences * basic, fun vocabulary * simple, easy-to-follow stories of up to 100 words * large print and easy-to-read design

"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 take one last walk to see the other animals getting ready for bed. Will this make Little Bear sleepy enough to snuggle down for the night? With cuddly illustrations painted in cool tones, this wonderful bedtime book is the perfect story for any child who isn't quite ready to go to sleep.

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 as much as he likes playing in the woods with his big brother. But after a day of climbing trees and splashing in a creek, Little Bear’s sweater is a soggy mess. Big Bear is very angry. This tender story captures the joys and trials of being a sibling. The warm illustrations bring their adventures to life and the touch-and-feel softness of sweater throughout will make this a favorite for every child that reads this book.

Ed's egg has cracked - but it was so warm and comfortable inside he's not sure he wants to leave it yet! Will the other farmyard animals be able to show him what fun there is to be had in the outside world? This is a fun farmyard story about a chick that doesn't want to leave its egg. It is written by an award-winning author. It features beautiful, soft illustrations.