Not Now, Bernard

The classic picture book story by David McKee, reintroduced as a hardcover for the first time in a quarter of a century, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of its publicationBernard's got a problem. He's found a monster in the back garden, but his mom and dad are just too busy to notice. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster. . . and that doesn't go quite according to plan. Loved by children, monsters, and adults for 35 years, this beautiful collector's edition, wrapped with four-color printed linen-effect paper and a foil anniversary medal, is a must-own for all fans of David McKee's iconic picture book.

Western Mail Cardiff

"Very funny, written very dryly and is a sobering lesson to all us busy parents who sometimes get distracted."

Michael Rosen, author, We're Going on a Bear Hunt

"My favourite books for very young children are Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and Not Now Bernard by David McKee."

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"A brilliant fable."

T.E.S.

"Even very young children see the joke."

About the Author

David McKee is a picture book illustrator who has created such modern classics such as the Elmer series and the Melric series. His first book was published in 1964, and his books are now published in more than 35 languages throughout the world. Michael Rosen is a British children's novelist and poet, and the author of 140 books. He was the fifth British Children's Laureate from June 2007 to June 2009, and his books include Quick Let’s Get Out of Here, Wouldn’t You Like to Know, and You Tell Me.

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