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Five Minutes' Peace Book and Toy Gift Set

By Jill Murphy
Series: Large Family
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Five Minutes' Peace Book and Toy Gift Set by Jill Murphy is a delightful children's story that follows Mrs. Large, an elephant mum, as she attempts to find some quiet time away from her lively children. Despite her best efforts to enjoy a few moments of peace with her cup of tea and a good book, her little ones have different plans, making for a charming and humorous tale of family life.
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You might like this charming gift set if you enjoy beautifully illustrated children's stories that capture the joys and chaos of family life. Young readers and parents alike will delight in following a mother elephant's quest for a few moments of peace amid her playful, bustling children. Ideal for sharing quiet storytimes together, this timeless tale offers both laughter and warmth.

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Five Minutes' Peace Book and Toy Gift Set

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Snuggle up with this gorgeous gift box of the classic story board book Five Minutes' Peace and an adorable soft toy.

"If you are not familiar with these stories, you really have not lived ... you just couldn't get better" Guardian

Mums everywhere will understand the plight of poor Mrs Large. All she wants is five minutes' peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper. But there’s never a dull moment with the Large family, and it soon becomes clear that mum's quiet time is to be very short-lived! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm and funny modern classic from Jill Murphy.

Available for the first time with the cutest soft toy version of the little one, this is the perfect present for your own little ones!

Series: Large Family

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Five Minutes' Peace Book and Toy Gift Set by Jill Murphy is celebrated as a humorous and genuine portrayal of family life that resonates with both children and parents. The colourful and detailed illustrations add warmth and humour, while the relatable story of a mother's quest for peace offers laughter and empathy. Considered a modern classic, it remains a timeless, heart-warming tale ideal for sharing between parents and children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406394115

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclosed

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jill Murphy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 24

Collections

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

About the Author

Jill Murphy (1949–2021) was one of Britain’s most treasured author–illustrators. She wrote and illustrated her first book, the bestselling The Worst Witch, while still only eighteen, and went on to create the award-winning Large family series, which has sold over ten million copies worldwide and been adapted for television. Jill’s other characters include a small monster called Marlon who starred in the acclaimed picture books The Last Noo-noo and All for One.

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