Not Now, Bernard
Age 1+
Picture Storybooks
Bernard's got a problem. He's found a monster in the back garden but his mum and dad are just too busy to notice. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster… and that doesn't go quite to plan.
From the creator of Elmer and Mr Benn, David McKee's classic picture book has been loved by children, monsters and adults for over forty years!
Creators
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020 David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Reviews
Well-loved classic… Little ones will love (and recognise all too soon!) the oft-repeated ‘Not now, Bernard’, leaving older children and their parents to appreciate the black humour and static, expressive illustrations
Guardian, The Best New Children's Books supplement
Very funny, written very dryly and is a sobering lesson to all us busy parents who sometimes get distracted!
Lucy Owen, Western Mail Cardiff
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.
Sophie Mckenzie, Lovereading Guest Editor
An Andersen classic. Hilarious cautionary tale.
Michael Rosen, Lovereading Guest Editor
This is a true classic!
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