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A Piece of Cake

By Jill Murphy
Series: Large Family
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In A Piece of Cake by Jill Murphy, the story follows the Large Family, a lovable group of elephant characters who decide to go on a diet. After throwing away their cake to stay healthy, they then face the challenge of remaining disciplined when tempted by delicious treats. The book explores themes of family, temptation, and the balance between healthy choices and indulgence in a light-hearted and relatable way for children.
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Children and parents alike will delight in this charming story featuring relatable themes of family and problem-solving. Young readers may especially enjoy the engaging illustrations and the humorous mishaps of the lovable characters, making it a perfect treat for shared reading time.

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A Piece of Cake

A modern picture book classic about the best-loved Larges, in the series that includes Five Minutes' Peace, A Quiet In and All in One Piece.

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A modern picture-book classic: there's never a dull moment with the Large family!

When Mrs Large decides she is too fat, she puts the whole family on a diet. Biscuits and crisps are out; healthy meals and healthy jogs are in. But for hungry elephants, dieting is definitely not A Piece of Cake!

Series: Large Family

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844285266

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jill Murphy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 156g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured In Stock Kid's Books Jill Murphy Series: Large Family

About the Author

Jill Murphy wrote and illustrated her first book, "The Worst Witch", while still only eighteen. Jill won the Smarties Prize for "The Last Noo-noo" in 1995.

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