The Surprise Party

by Tony Bradman

Published 4 March 2004

The return of the Mummies in another fun chapter book by Tony Bradman for Egmont’s Red Banana series.

The Mummy family are back! They’re about to have the biggest mummy party for thousands of years. But party plans keep going wrong. Can Tut and Sis, the Mummy kids, save the day?

Red bananas are chapter books for newly fluent readers, suitable for NC Level 3 readers. They are carefully designed with education in mind, supporting children’s understanding of how to read longer books. Red bananas introduce similes and wordplay to encourage an understanding of more literary concepts.


Dilly and the Goody-Goody

by Tony Bradman

Published 13 June 1996

Introducing Dilly, the world’s naughtiest dinosaur by internationally acclaimed author, Tony Bradman.

In his first four stories, Dilly the Dinosaur gets up to all sorts of mischief.

First, he decides to hate water and vows never to wash again, until his friend Dixie objects to the very smelly dinosaur he becomes.

Then, Dilly lets loose his ear-splitting super-scream which makes his father have a disaster with his sister's birthday cake, but things get even messier when Dilly tries to make a replacement.

Dilly gets very confused one day, waiting for it to rain cats and dogs, and finally makes his own very characteristic contribution to the family's house-painting day!

Tony Bradman’s dinosaur stories are the most fun and reader-friendly books for children you’re likely to come across.


Flora the Fairy

by Tony Bradman

Published 1 March 2005

A delightful fairy story about a little girl discovering friendship in the most unexpected of places from Tony Bradman for Egmont's green banana series.

Flora the fairy loves going to visit Nana and Grandpop. But she is scared of their cat Rufus. He stares at her and silently follows her around. When Rufus has to stay outside because of her, Flora feels bad. What is she going to do? Luckily Nana and Grandpop have a plan to show Flora that Rufus only wants to be friends - with the help of a little fairy magic!

Perfect for kids who are overcoming early fears.

Green bananas are divided into short, simple stories to develop reading techniques over a number of sessions. They are suitable for NC Level 1 readers. Green Bananas are carefully designed with education in mind, supporting children's understanding of how to read longer books. Green bananas only use one clause in each sentence and rely on dialogue and speech bubbles to encourage reading aloud.


The Magnificent Mummies

by Tony Bradman

Published 10 April 1997
A new exciting line of stories for beginner readers with clear type and bright color pictures on every page. Fresh and imaginative stories with speech bubbles create a unique and fun reading experience.Introducing Daddy mummy, Mummy mummy and the mummy kids, Tut and Sis. Tony Bradman's hilarious text, follows the mummies on their first adventure, which involves an archaeologist called Sir Digby Digger, two sheiks called Rattle and Roll and their Used Camel Lot, and a whale called Moby Dick.

A magical fairy story about believing in yourself from Tony Bradman for Egmont's green banana series. Flora the Fairy enjoys school. But one day, her teacher tells them they will be tested on their magic skills the next day. They have to change the class dragon, Smoky, into something else, and back again. All the children start practising but, try as she might, Flora can't remember the words of the spell. She keeps getting it wrong! Even her friend Harry can do it right - what will Flora's mummy and daddy say when she doesn't pass the test? Luckily, Flora's parents, with the help of Nana and Grandpop, show Flora that all she needs to do is relax. They have great fun changing things into other things at home. And the following day, Flora passes the test with flying colours! Green bananas are divided into short, simple stories to develop reading techniques over a number of sessions. They are suitable for NC Level 1 readers. Green Bananas are carefully designed with education in mind, supporting children's understanding of how to read longer books. Green bananas only use one clause in each sentence and rely on dialogue and speech bubbles to encourage reading aloud.

The Mummy Family Find Fame

by Tony Bradman

Published 5 September 2005

A fun and wacky chapter book by Tony Bradman for Egmont’s Red Banana series.

Help! The Mummies are broke! There isn't even any pocket money for candy. What are they going to do?

Starring in a family TV show could be the answer. After all, how difficult can it be to win the star prize? Well, if it depends on Tut and Sis behaving themselves, it could be very difficult indeed!

Red bananas are chapter books for newly fluent readers, suitable for NC Level 3 readers. They are carefully designed with education in mind, supporting children’s understanding of how to read longer books. Red bananas introduce similes and wordplay to encourage an understanding of more literary concepts.


Polly and the Pirates

by Tony Bradman

Published 5 August 2013

A fun, rollicking story about an unlikely pirate family

When their pirate crew cast them adrift on the ocean wave, it looks like certain death for Caleb, Annie, and their baby daughter Polly. Against all odds, they make it to land and find a new home, but Polly can't seem to settle into normal life. When Polly's class comes under attack from pirates ona school trip, she finally discovers what she is destined to be!"


Dilly and the Birthday Treat

by Tony Bradman

Published 1 August 2011
A funny, cheeky story about one very naughty little dinosaur by Tony Bradman for Egmont's blue banana series. It's Dad's birthday and Dorla has already got him a present. Dilly has nothing to give him but Dad says that all he wants is for Dilly to be good for the day. The challenge is on! Can Dilly be good for one whole day? It's going to be tough, especially with a sister determined to make him snap ...Sure to entrance all beginner readers with its humour and fabulous illustrations! Blue bananas are chapter books for children learning to read, suitable for NC Level 2 readers. They are carefully designed educational books for children, supporting their understanding of how to read and develop vocabulary. Blue bananas uses speech bubbles to aid understanding of dialogue and the text encourages children to explore the feelings of characters.