Be More Bernard
*Shortlisted for the Dundee Picture Book Award 2020*
*Shortlisted for the West Sussex Picture Books to Shout About! Award 2019/20*
*Shortlisted for the InspiREAD Primary Book Award 2021*
When the other bunnies bounced, I bounced. When they hopped, I hopped. When they slept, I did too. Like them, I dreamed. But MY dreams weren't the same. They were less…rabbity.
Bernard has decided that he’s not going to be like all the other bunnies any more.
He’s not going to hop when everyone else hops, or bounce when they bounce. And while others might dream of carrots, Bernard’s dreams are altogether more…disco!”
He starts small, but when he finally gets to groove with grace and jive with joy at Bertie and Brenda’s Bunny Ball, Bernard shows the world that being yourself is the very best thing a bunny can be
Illustrated by Kate Hindley
Published by Simon & Schuster Children’s UK, September 2019
ISBN: 9781471164620
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Reviews
“Be More Bernard is such a terrific book: glorious, life-affirming and fun”
“Long live individuality and difference: that is what is so splendidly conveyed in Simon Philip’s cracking story narrated with such delicious humour …Blooming brilliant!”
“This is a funny and fabulous picture book that will coax children out of their shells and encourage them to stand out from the crowd.”
“Si Philip is one of the wittiest kids’ authors around, and achieves that almost impossible feat of entertaining children and adults in equal measure - this is one of my favourite read-alouds at the moment, full of clever and humorous quips, it begs to be read with verve and actions…The combined effect of word and picture is an entertaining and gloriously groovy book, with a crucial message at its heart.”
“Be More Bernard…destined to be a family favourite…uses humour and energy to convey empowering messages about being yourself and not following the crowd…Full of wisdom…the perfect picture book for young adventurers setting out on their own journey of life!”
— Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post
