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Tony Bradman (born 22 January 1954) is an English author of children's books, best known for his "Dilly the Dinosaur" series. He is the author of over 50 books for young people, which have been published by houses including Alfred A. Knopf, Methuen Publishing, Puffin Books, and HarperCollins.

Bradman earned an 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.

This is some of his books:
  • A Kiss on the Nose (poetry), illustrated by Sumiko, 1984.
  • The Bad Babies' Counting Book, illustrated by Debbie van der Beek, 1985.
  • John Lennon, illustrated by Karen Heywood, 1985.
  • One Nil, illustrated by Gary Wing, 1985; illustrated by Jon Riley, 1987.
  • Let's Pretend, illustrated by Susan Hellard, 1985.
  • The Bad Babies' Book of Colors, illustrated by Debbie van der Beek, 1986.
  • See You Later, Alligator, illustrated by Colin Hawkins, 1986.
  • At the Park, illustrated by Susan Hellard, 1986.
  • Hide and Seek, illustrated by Susan Hellard, 1986.
  • Play Time, illustrated by Susan Hellard, 1986.
  • Through My Window, illustrated by Eileen Browne, 1986.
  • The Lonely Little Mole (based on a story by Paule Alen), illustrated by Myriam Deru, 1986.
  • Night-Time, illustrated by Caroline Holden, 1986.
  • Will You Read Me a Story?, 1986.
  • Baby's Best Book, illustrated by Lisa Kopper, 1987.
  • The Baby's Bumper Book, illustrated by Lisa Kopper, 1987.
  • The Bad Babies' Book of Months, illustrated by Debbie van der Beek, 1987.
  • Smile, Please!, illustrated by Jean Baylis, 1987.
  • I Need a Book!, 1987.
  • The Little Cakemaker and the Greedy Magician (based on a story by Paule Alen), illustrated by Myriam Deru, 1987.
  • Look out, He's behind You!, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, 1988.
  • Wait and See, illustrated by Eileen Browne, 1988.
  • Not like That, like This!, illustrated by Joanna Burroughes, 1988.
  • Bedtime, illustrated by Lisa Kopper, 1988.
  • The Cuddle, illustrated by Lisa Kopper, 1988.
  • Our Cat, illustrated by Lisa Kopper, 1988.
  • All Together Now! (poetry), illustrated by J. Park, 1989.
  • Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, 1989.
  • Bub, 1989.
  • Gary and the Magic Cat, 1989, published as The Magic Cat, 1992.
  • Tracey's Wish, 1989.
  • The Sandal: A Story, illustrated by Philippe Dupasquier, 1989.
  • This Little Baby, illustrated by Jenny Williams, 1990.
  • Michael, illustrated by Tony Ross, 1990.
  • Let's Go, 1990.
  • Gerbil Crazy, 1990.
  • Miranda the Magnificent, 1990.
  • In a Minute, illustrated by Eileen Browne, 1990.
  • The Ugly Duckling, 1990.
  • The Gingerbread Man, 1991.
  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears, 1991.
  • The Little Red Hen, 1991.
  • Five Minutes More!, 1991.
  • Morning, 1991.
  • That's Not a Fish!, illustrated by Susie Jenkins-Pearce, 1991.
  • Tommy Niner and the Planet of Danger, 1991.
  • Billy and the Baby, illustrated by Jan Lewis, 1992.
  • It Came from Outer Space, illustrated by Carol Wright, 1992.
  • Has Anyone Seen Jack?, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, 1992.
  • Frankie Makes a Friend, illustrated by S. Holleyman, 1992.
  • My Family, illustrated by Madeleine Baker, 1992.
  • My Little Baby Brother, illustrated by Madeleine Baker, 1992.
  • That's Not My Cat!, illustrated by Jean Baylis, 1992.
  • Wally's New Face, illustrated by Jean Baylis, 1992.
  • Winnie's New Broom, illustrated by Jean Baylis, 1992.
  • A Bad Week for the Three Bears, illustrated by Jenny Williams, 1993.
  • The Invaders, illustrated by Mark Burgess, 1993.
  • Tommy Niner and the Mystery Spaceship, illustrated by Martin Chatterton, 1994.
  • Night Night, Ben!, 1994.
  • Two Minute Puppy Tales, illustrated by Kim Blundell, 1994.
  • A Goodnight Kind of Feeling, illustrated by Clive Scruton, 1998.
  • Daddy's Lullaby, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft, 2002.
  • The Magnificent Mummies, illustrated by Martin Chatterton, 2002.
  • Midnight in Memphis (sequel to The Magnificent Mummies), illustrated by Martin Chatterton and Ann Chatterton, 2002.
  • Under Pressure ("Hawks" series), 2002.
  • Bad Boys ("Hawks" series), 2003.
  • Skin Deep (short stories), 2004.
  • Give Me Shelter: Stories About Children Who Seek Asylum (editor), 2007.
"Dilly the Dinosaur" series, 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's Muddy Day, 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", 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, 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.
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Total Books: 577
Queen of Darkness
2019 - Queen of Darkness [Flashbacks] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781472953742
ISBN-10: 1472953746
Genres: Children's Books, Education & Teaching
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Cambridge Reading Adventures Explorers Strand Pack
2018 - Cambridge Reading Adventures Explorers Strand Pack (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781108563659
ISBN-10: 1108563651
Genre: Children's Books
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Cambridge Reading Adventures Voyagers Strand Pack
2018 - Cambridge Reading Adventures Voyagers Strand Pack (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781108666046
ISBN-10: 1108666043
Genre: Children's Books
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Cambridge Reading Adventures Wayfarers Strand Pack
2018 - Cambridge Reading Adventures Wayfarers Strand Pack (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781108666541
ISBN-10: 110866654X
Genre: Children's Books
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Cambridge Reading Adventures Green Orange Turquoise Purple Gold and White Bands Transitional Teacher Pack
Cambridge Reading Adventures Purple Gold and White Bands Adventure Pack 5 with Parents Guide
My Brother's Keeper
2014 - My Brother's Keeper [National Archives] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781408196793
ISBN-10: 1408196794
Genres: Children's Books, Literature & Fiction, Teen & Young Adult
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The Wicked Stepmother Helps Out
2014 - The Wicked Stepmother Helps Out [After Happily Ever After] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781434279576
ISBN-10: 143427957X
Genre: Children's Books
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Jack and the Bean Snacks
2014 - Jack and the Bean Snacks [After Happily Ever After] (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9781434279644
ISBN-10: 1434279642
Genre: Children's Books
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Mr Bear Gets Alarmed
2014 - Mr Bear Gets Alarmed [After Happily Ever After] (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9781434279484
ISBN-10: 1434279480
Genre: Children's Books
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Mr Giant and the Beastly Baron
2014 - Mr Giant and the Beastly Baron [After Happily Ever After] (Other)
ISBN-13: 9781434279491
ISBN-10: 1434279499
Genre: Children's Books
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The Fairy Godmother Takes a Break
2014 - The Fairy Godmother Takes a Break [After Happily Ever After] (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9781434279613
ISBN-10: 1434279618
Genre: Children's Books
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In a Minute
2012 - In a Minute (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9781847801807
ISBN-10: 1847801803
Genre: Children's Books
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Merlin and the Ring of Power
2012 - Merlin and the Ring of Power (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781781120736
ISBN-10: 1781120730
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
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Young Merlin
2012 - Young Merlin (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781781120729
ISBN-10: 1781120722
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
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Is That a Coconut Yuck
2012 - Is That a Coconut Yuck (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9781405263726
ISBN-10: 1405263725
Genre: Children's Books
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Alien
2012 - Alien (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781781120262
ISBN-10: 1781120269
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
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Viking Boy
2012 - Viking Boy (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781406313833
ISBN-10: 1406313831
Genre: Children's Books
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Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales Stage 8 Little Red Riding Hood
Assassin by Tony Bradman
2011 - Assassin By Tony Bradman (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781842999790
ISBN-10: 1842999796
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
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The Three Little Pigs Go Camping by Tony Bradman Sarah Warburton
2011 - The Three Little Pigs Go Camping By Tony Bradman Sarah Warburton [Happy Ever After] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781408307618
ISBN-10: 1408307618
Genre: Children's Books
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2011 - David and Goliath [The Greatest Adventures in the World] (Paperback)
2011 - Robinson Crusoe Shipwrecked Tony Bradman Tony Ross [The Greatest Adventures in the World] (Paperback)
2011 - Julius Caesar [Shakespeare Today] (Paperback)
2010 - The Ugly Duckling Returns No 14 [Happy Ever After] (Hardcover)
2010 - Snow White and the Magic Mirror [Happy Ever After] (Hardcover)
2010 - Gulliver in Lilliput [Greatest Adventures in the World] (Hardcover)
2010 - Robinson Crusoe Shipwrecked [Greatest Adventures in/World] (Hardcover)
2010 - Beowulf the Hero [Greatest Adventures in/World] (Hardcover)
2010 - Sleeping Nasty [White Wolves: Fairy Tales] (Paperback)Hardcover
2009 - Flora the Fairy's Magic Spells [Green Bananas] (Paperback)
2009 - Alien Betrayal [gr8reads] (Paperback)
2009 - The Two Jacks [4u2 Read] (Paperback)
2009 - Y Ddau Jac [Cyfres Yr Hebog - Welsh Edition] (Paperback)
2009 - Cinderella and the Mean Queen [After Happily Ever After] (Hardcover)
2009 - The Frog Prince Hops to It [After Happily Ever After] (Hardcover)
2009 - Goldilocks and the Just Right Club [After Happily Ever After] (Hardcover)
2009 - Mr Wolf Bounces Back [After Happily Ever After] (Hardcover)Paperback
2009 - Rapunzel Lets Her Hair Down [After Happily Ever After] (Hardcover)
2008 - Hercules the Hero [White Wolves: Myths and Legends] (Paperback)
2008 - Harald Hardnut [Reality Check] (Paperback)
2008 - Dilly's Bumper Book of Stories [Dilly the Dinosaur] (Paperback)
2008 - Space Pirates and Other Scifi Stories [White Wolves: Comparing Fiction Genres] (Paperback)
2008 - Onenil (Paperback)
2007 - Look Out He's Behind You [Lift the Flap] (Paperback)
2007 - Revolt of the Gladiators [Flashbacks] (Paperback)
2007 - Macbeth [Shakespeare Today] (Paperback)
2006 - Elvis the Squirrel [Chameleons] (Paperback)
2006 - Frog Prince Hops to It [Happy Ever After] (Paperback)Hardcover
2006 - Red Riding Hood Takes Charge [Happy Ever After] (Paperback)
2006 - Jack's Bean Snacks [Happy Ever After] (Paperback)
2006 - Rapunzel Cuts Loose [Happy Ever After] (Paperback)Hardcover
2006 - Little Red Riding Hood Takes Charge [Happy Ever After] (Hardcover)
2005 - The Big Race [Colour Young Hippo: Creepy Crawlies] (Paperback)
2005 - Jack's Bean Snack [Happy Ever After] (Hardcover)
2005 - Flora the Fairy [Bananas] (Hardcover)Paperback
2005 - Two Tales From the Future Intermediate Level [Heinemann English Readers] (Paperback)
2005 - The Surprise Party [Red Bananas] (Hardcover)Paperback
2005 - Shop Till We Drop [Colour Young Hippo: Creepy Crawlies] (Paperback)
2005 - Jason and the Voyage to the Edge of the World [Greatest Adventures in the World] (Paperback)
2005 - Aladdin and the Fabulous Genie [Greatest Adventures in the World] (Paperback)
2004 - Deadly Game (Other)
2004 - Final Cut (Other)
2004 - This Is the Register Elt Edition [Cambridge Storybooks] (Paperback)
2004 - Here Comes Everyone Elt Edition [Cambridge Storybooks] (Paperback)
2004 - Well Done Sam Elt Edition [Cambridge Storybooks] (Paperback)
2004 - William Tell and the Apple of Freedom [Greatest Adventures in/World] (Hardcover)
2004 - The Magnificent Mummies [Banana Books] (Paperback)
2004 - Final Cut [Tales of Terror] (Paperback)
2004 - The Talent Contest [Colour Young Hippo: Creepy Crawlies] (Paperback)
2004 - Home Sweet Home [Colour Young Hippo: Creepy Crawlies] (Paperback)
2003 - A Christmas Carol the Classic Collection [Classic Collection S.] (Hardcover)
2003 - The Kingfisher Treasury of Pirate Stories [Kingfisher Treasury of Stories, No 5] (Paperback)
2003 - Kingfisher Treasury of Pirate Stories [Kingfisher Treasury of Stories] (Hardcover)
2003 - Comrades [High Impact] (Paperback)
2003 - Mistar Ffrancenstein [Llyfrau lloerig] (Paperback)
2003 - Miss Bwgan [Welsh Edition] (Paperback)
2002 - Please Miss Miller Pack of 6 [Cambridge Storybooks] (Paperback)
2002 - Midnight in Memphis [Blue Bananas] (Other)Paperback, Hardcover
2002 - Please Miss Miller Elt Edition [Cambridge Storybooks] (Paperback)
2002 - What's the Time Elt Edition [Cambridge Storybooks] (Paperback)
2002 - A Christmas Carol [Classic Collection S.] (Paperback)
2002 - Dilly and the School Play [Red Bananas] (Paperback)
2002 - Boudicca [Historical Storybooks] (Hardcover)Paperback
2001 - Hurricane [Danger] (Paperback)Paperback
2001 - The Mystery Guest [Picture Puffin] (Paperback)
2001 - What's the Time Pack of 6 [Cambridge Storybooks] (Paperback)
2001 - Aftershock [Danger] (Paperback)Hardcover
2000 - Firestorm [Danger S.] (Hardcover)
2000 - Danger Collision [Orchard Red Apple] (Hardcover)
1999 - Sandalthe [Andersen Paperback] (Paperback)
1999 - Let's Pretend Big Book [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1999 - Dilly and the Gold Medal [Dilly Series] (Paperback)
1999 - Dilly to the Rescue [Dilly Series] (Paperback)
1999 - Dilly Gets Muddy [Dilly Series] (Paperback)
1999 - Dilly Saves the Day [Dilly Series] (Paperback)
1999 - Dilly at the Funfair [Dilly Series] (Paperback)
1999 - Dilly Breaks the Rules [Dilly Series] (Paperback)
1999 - Let's Pretend Big Book Literacy Pack [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1999 - My Kite Beginning to Read C Titles [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1999 - In My Den Beginning to Read C Titles [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1999 - My Kite Pack of 6 [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1998 - Great Nappy Disaster [Nicky & the Twins] (Hardcover)
1998 - Heroes and VIllains [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1998 - What's the Time [Cambridge Reading S.] (Other)
1998 - Nikki and the Twins the Lost Rabbit [Nicky the Twins S.] (Paperback)
1997 - Terrific I'm a Tarantula [Swoppers] (Hardcover)
1997 - Spit I'm a Spider [Tony Bradman's Swoppers] (Paperback)
1997 - Lost Rabbit [Nicky & the Twins] (Hardcover)
1997 - Push Chair Polly [Picture Stories] (Hardcover)
1996 - What's Wrong with Bertie [Picture Ladybirds] (Paperback)
1996 - Help I'm a Hamster [Swoppers] (Paperback)Hardcover
1996 - Follow My Leader [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1996 - Imran and the Watch [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1996 - What's the Time Big Book [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1996 - Here Comes Everyone [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1996 - A Friend for Kate [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1996 - This Is the Register [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1996 - Well Done Sam [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1996 - Please Miss [Cambridge Reading] (Paperback)
1995 - Our Baby [Collins Toddler] (Hardcover)Paperback
1994 - One Puzzled Parrot Big Book [Collins Pathways] (Hardcover)
1994 - One Puzzled Parrot [Collins Pathways] (Hardcover)
1993 - The Invaders [Thriller First] (Hardcover)
1993 - Revenge at Ryan's Reef [Young Puffin Story Books] (Paperback)
1993 - Night Night Ben [Dent Ducklings] (Hardcover)
1992 - The Secret of the Seventh Candle [Sam, the Girl Detective] (Paperback)
1992 - Search for the Saucy Sally [Young Puffin Story Books] (Paperback)
1991 - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf [Picture Mammoth] (Paperback)
1991 - Mystery at Musket Bay [Young Puffin Books] (Paperback)
1991 - Peril at the Pirate School [Young Puffin Books] (Paperback)
1991 - Book Bus My Family Early Phase 2 [Book Bus - Early Phase] (Paperback)
1991 - Book Bus My Little Baby Brother Early Phase 2 [Book Bus - Early Phase] (Hardcover)
1991 - Book Bus Emergent Phase 2 [Book Bus - Emergent Phase] (Hardcover)
1991 - That's Not a Fish [Dent Ducklings] (Hardcover)Paperback
1991 - Dilly and the Horror Movie [Young Puffin] (Paperback)
1990 - Sam the Girl Detective [Swift Books] (Paperback)
1990 - All Together Now [Puffin Books] (Paperback)
1990 - Adventure on Skull Island [Young Puffin Books] (Paperback)
1990 - Book Bus Morning Emergent Phase 1 [Book Bus - Emergent Phase] (Paperback)
1990 - Book Bus Five Minutes More Emergent Phase 1 [Book Bus - Emergent Phase] (Paperback)
1989 - Tracey's Wish [Gazelle Books] (Hardcover)
1989 - Gary and the Magic Cat [Hedgehogs] (Hardcover)
1989 - Dilly the Worst Day Ever [A Magnet book] (Paperback)
1988 - Bub (Paperback)
1988 - Dilly Goes to the Dentist [Puffin story books] (Paperback)
1987 - Bedtime (Hardcover)
1987 - The Cuddle [Baby Shape Board Books] (Paperback)
1986 - Daisy and the Crying Baby [Daisy Tales] (Hardcover)
1986 - Kiss on the Nose [Picture Corgi] (Paperback)
1985 - Hide and Seek [Rhymes with me] (Hardcover)
1985 - Playtime [Rhymes with me] (Hardcover)
1985 - At the Park [Rhymes with me] (Paperback)
1985 - Let's Pretend [Rhymes with me] (Paperback)
1985 - One Nil [A Kestrel Kite] (Hardcover)
Things That Go [Poems for Me] (Hardcover)
John Lennon [Profiles] (Hardcover)
Busy Week [Invitations to literacy] (Other)
Me [Early success] (Other)
My Friend Edward Cole [Early success] (Other)
Yo [Invitaciones/Si Puedo, Level 1/26] (Paperback)
Grrrrr [Invitaciones/Si Puedo, Level 2/6] (Paperback)
Dilly's Muddy Day [A Magnet book] (Paperback)
This Is the Register Pack of 6 [Cambridge Storybooks] (Paperback)
Here Comes Everyone Pack of 6 [Cambridge Storybooks] (Paperback)
Well Done Sam Pack of 6 [Cambridge Storybooks] (Paperback)
Teddy Bear Tales [Two Minute Tales] (Hardcover)Hardcover
Miranda the Magnificent [Picture story books] (Hardcover)
Puschair Polly [Picture Ladybirds - Spanish Edition] (Hardcover)
The Magnificient Mummies [Banana Storybooks: Blue] (Hardcover)
Siopadoireacht Gan Stad [Leimis Le Cheile - Irish Edition] (Paperback)
Nil Aon Tintean [Leimis Le Cheile] (Paperback)