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Not Now, Bernard

By David McKee
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Not Now, Bernard by David McKee is a classic tale in children's literature that explores the theme of being ignored. The story follows a young boy named Bernard who is desperately trying to get his parents' attention while a monster lurks nearby. Through playful illustrations and simple, humorous text, the book captures the frustrations and humour in a busy household where communication is often overlooked.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate a humorous and relatable tale about the challenges of communication and seeking attention. It's a delightful story with engaging illustrations, offering a whimsical look at how busy adult lives can sometimes overlook the creativity and needs of children.

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Not Now, Bernard

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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!

‘...even more relevant in an era of parents glued to their mobile phones’ DAILY MAIL, Best Reads Ever

'Arguably the finest children’s book ever written, McKee’s clever fable is both a warning to neglectful parents and a very funny story about being ignored.' THE i NEWSPAPER

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

Not Now, Bernard is THE book of our times Frank Cottrell-Boyce

'It's so good!' Adam Buxton

'Funny to a four year old and meaningful to a 36 year old' Ben Bailey Smith aka Doc Brown

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Not Now, Bernard is highly regarded by readers and reviewers as a profound and compelling children's book. It is praised for its humorous yet dark narrative, resonating with both young children and adults. Some acknowledge its clever social commentary on parental neglect, and it's often considered one of the finest picture books, likened to classics like Where the Wild Things Are.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783449736

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 281.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational David McKee Young Adult

About the Author

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.

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