In writing 'Tales of Bernard', I have tried to provide the reader and
all dog lovers with a taste of what it is like to be homeless. Through
reading about the exploits of our hero, Bernard, alongside those of
Boxer and his pack of stray-pedigree hounds, the story as a whole can be
productively used as a 'discussion starter' in both home and classroom
for the child reader. 'Tales of Bernard' can be enjoyed by any dog
lover, whether they be child or adult as the central themes covered in
the story embrace the many problems to be found in any society that
experiences, abandonment, desertion, bullying and homelessness. Each of
the dog characters in the book will be readily identified with by some
child readers as they display behaviour and traits which are common to
many growing children. The overall theme of the book is that whether it
is bullying, homelessness or indeed any other problem of social and
environmental conditioning, we all need to pull together to help each
other win through.