The perennial and well-loved classic picture book story about parents too preoccupied to notice their own child. Bernard's parents are so busy doing their own thing, that the monster can eat Bernard's dinner, break his toys, and even eat Bernard, without being noticed!
Not Now, Bernard
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McKee's sly pictures are so delicious you want to gobble them up. A stark reminder that there is no such thing as quality time (Guardian 20040622)
The great thing about this, which is about parenthood, is that is so funny and unlike so many of the books I read to them, it makes me laugh too (Daily Express 20100430)
An attractive and enjoyable book about a common yet largely unrecognized problem of growing up. This books makes parents think. A modern classic (Big Issue - London 20111031)
The great thing about this, which is about parenthood, is that is so funny and unlike so many of the books I read to them, it makes me laugh too (Daily Express 20100430)
An attractive and enjoyable book about a common yet largely unrecognized problem of growing up. This books makes parents think. A modern classic (Big Issue - London 20111031)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Molly_M
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I bought this for my 4 year old but after reading it will not be giving it to him. The story is bleak with no redemption. The boys parents ignore him and do not notice when a monster eats him and takes his place. The end. I thought it was horrible. Maybe contains a message for some parents but not suitable for children in my opinion.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I loved this book as a child and my children love it now. A womderfully funny but short book, making it suitable for smaller children. Mum and dad are so preoccupied with day to day life, they fail to spot that their son Bernard has been eaten by a monster and the monster is now masquarading as Bernard.
A real treasure this one- you won't mind reading it over and over again to your little 'uns.
A real treasure this one- you won't mind reading it over and over again to your little 'uns.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
We used to read this most evenings before bedtime to both our children. For the children it's a story with a monster, for adults it's a sad story of a boy who's parents just don't have enough time to notice him. Great book and not too boring when you've "read it" for the 200th time! We now buy it for our friends children, so that there is a good book around if we get the honour of the bedtime story.
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My daughter found that book a bit scary at first. She is unfortunatelly not used to being rejected and couldn't relate very much to the story. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Anna Luiza
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I used to love this book as a kid so thought I'd buy this for my little boy. I never realised how dark it was until I read it again after all these years? Read more
Published 20 days ago by Lilcaz
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Not now, not ever!
This book is just awful, how it was ever published i don't know. There is nothing positive this book can teach my child. Would not even give it to charity. Read more
Published 1 month ago by stacy
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An excellent children's story.
Bought for my grand daughter who was sad when she had to take the borrowed book back to the library.
Published 1 month ago by S J Green
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Not that great...
This book is a children's book, that i had to use for my university degree. It was not the best read, and the condition of the book was not as i had expected. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jem_91
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Fabulous Wry Humour to this Tale
The mum and dad in this story are so preoccupied with day to day life, they fail to spot that their lonely son, Bernard, has a monster in his bedroom. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Textile Figure Artist
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Classic for child and adult
This book is one I would recommend to any parent of a young child. Important lesson for both children and adults. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Catullus
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I loved it!
Humorous and simple to follow. My daughter found it funny! Love the name too. The monster is clearly a metaphor for the child's frustration at the lack of attention he receives... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Me.
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Lovely Classic!
Bernard is a slightly annoying child who gets eaten by a monster, and his parents don't notice! The three year old boy I bought this book for loved it, the illustrations are... Read more
Published 4 months ago by miss Catherine S Watson
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I love this book.
I'm 47 years old and this book sits on my bedside table and I read it when I want a smile. LOVE IT
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