Synopses & Reviews
The classic picture book story by David McKee, reintroduced as a hardcover for the first time in a quarter of a century, 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 according to plan. Loved by children, monsters, and adults for 35 years, this beautiful collector's edition, wrapped with four-color printed linen-effect paper and a foil anniversary medal, is a must-own for all fans of David McKee's iconic picture book.
Synopsis
The classic picture book story by David McKee, now available as a collector's edition hardcover, 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 mum 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 thirty five years, this beautiful collector's edition hardcover is a must-own for all fans of David McKee's iconic picture book.
- Introduction by former children's laureate Michael Rosen
Synopsis
Published to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the book, each lavish hardback is signed by David McKee and contains an introduction by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen.
Bernard has a problem. There's a monster in the back garden but his mum and dad are 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 thirty five years, this beautiful collector's edition is a must-own for all fans of David McKee's classic picture book.
About the Author
David McKee is a picture book illustrator who has created such modern classics such as the Elmer series and the Melric series. His first book was published in 1964, and his books are now published in more than 35 languages throughout the world. Michael Rosen is a British children's novelist and poet, and the author of 140 books. He was the fifth British Children's Laureate from June 2007 to June 2009, and his books include Quick Let’s Get Out of Here, Wouldn’t You Like to Know, and You Tell Me.