Not Now, Bernard

Written by David McKee

A boy discovers a monster, but no one believes him.

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32 pages· 155 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 370L· AR ~2.6 · ~0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Bernard discovers a monster lurking in his garden, but his parents are too preoccupied to notice. Determined to make a new friend, Bernard approaches the creature, only to find that befriending a monster is more complicated than he imagined. As Bernard navigates this unexpected friendship, he must figure out how to handle a monster that might just take his place. Will Bernard find a way to be seen by his parents, or will the monster become a permanent part of his life? Dive into this whimsical tale of friendship and family.

From the publisher

The classic picture book story by David McKee, now available as a collector’s edition, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of its publication 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, 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.

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