Five Minutes' Peace

Name: Five Minutes' Peace
Brand: Walker Books Ltd
SKU: 9781406361902
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The much-loved family favourite and a perfect gift for Mother's Day

By Jill Murphy

Series: Large Family

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Five Minutes' Peace, by Jill Murphy, is a delightful children's book about Mrs. Large, an elephant mother who seeks just five minutes of peace and quiet away from her lively children. Her attempts for a moment of relaxation amidst her chaotic household resonate with parents and amuse young readers, as they witness her various playful endeavours to find a brief respire.
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You might enjoy this charming children's story if you appreciate heartwarming tales about the chaos and humour of family life. It's perfect for young readers and showcases relatable, light-hearted moments that parents and children can enjoy together. The delightful illustrations add to the whimsical and endearing narrative.

Five Minutes' Peace

Celebrate thirty years of the Large family in this stunning anniversary edition of a modern picture book classic.

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Celebrate thirty years of the Large family in this stunning anniversary edition of a modern picture book classic.

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

A stunning 30th anniversary edition of a family picture book favourite, this is the story of Mrs Large the elephant – who just needs five minutes of 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 Larges, 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, one of Britain's most treasured author-illustrators.

Series: Large Family

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Five Minutes' Peace by Jill Murphy is praised for its relatable portrayal of family life, capturing the everyday chaos familiar to both parents and toddlers. The book's humour and warmth make it a timeless classic, resonating with readers for its authentic depiction of parenthood. The special edition release has been celebrated for bringing the charming and illustrative tale to a new generation, as both children and adults continue to connect with Mrs Large's quest for a moment of serenity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406361902

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

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Illustrated by Jill Murphy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 282.0mm

Height: 237.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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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.