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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1980 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Not Now, Bernard
By David McKee
A boy discovers a monster, but no one believes him.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,893 ratings
32 pages· 155 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 155
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- December 1, 2015
- First published
- January 1, 1980
- Publisher
- AmazonUsINDPB
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781783442904
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