Not Now, Bernard

Bernard'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 to plan. Loved by children, monsters, and adults for 35 years, David McKee's iconic book is available for the first time ever as a board book, and comes with a QR code for a free downloadable audiobook.

Lucy Owen, Western Mail Cardiff

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

Sophie Mckenzie, Lovereading Guest Editor

"Opened my eyes to what was possible with children's writing. Helped me realise that nothing needs to be taboo - its all in how you treat the material."

Michael Rosen, Lovereading Guest Editor

"An Andersen classic. Hilarious cautionary tale."

The Good Book Guide

"This is a true classic!"

Absolutely Fulham

"This will always have a special place in my heart, being the first book I ever remember reading. Future generations can revel in its simple and macabre story."

Mrs. Mommy Booknerd's Book Reviews

“This beautiful collector’s edition is a must-own for all fans of David McKee’s iconic picture book that includes embossing and a free downloadable audiobook.”

The Wall Street Journal

“David McKee’s brilliant, mordant riff on a boy and his indifferent parents, which made its debut in 1980, returns as a board book.”

About the Author

David McKee 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.

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