Books by Derek Radford

5 books · Ages 4–11

Known for the Harry and Bernie the Bear series, Derek Radford writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–11, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, vehicles & machines, teamwork & collaboration.

Series

Cargo Machines and What They Do
Building Machines and What They Do
Harry at the Garage
Harry
3 books · Ages 4–11
Bernie Drives a Truck
Bernie the Bear
1 book · Ages 4–7

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Bernie Drives a Concrete Mixer
Bernie Drives a Concrete Mixer
Derek Radford
For children fascinated by big machines and how things work, join Bernie, a friendly concrete mixer, for a day of hard w
Ages 6–8

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
Cargo Machines and What They DoBuilding Machines and What They DoBernie Drives a Concrete Mixer
Ages 8–11
4 books
Cargo Machines and What They DoBuilding Machines and What They DoBernie Drives a Concrete Mixer

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderVehicles & MachinesTeamwork & CollaborationCreativity & ImaginationResilience & PerseveranceJoy & GratitudeAnimalsGrowing Up

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