Instant Digital Gift Cards 💌
Christmas Gift Guide Gift Guide
Christmas Delivery Delivery
Store Hours Store Hours
Gift Cards Gift Cards

Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

Five Minutes' Peace

The much-loved family favourite and a perfect gift for Mother's Day
By Jill Murphy
Series: Large Family
0.0 (0 reviews)
4.26 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 3,190 ratings, 248 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
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.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1800
Elsewhere:
$1899
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

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.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Five Minutes' Peace

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

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

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

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

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.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406361902

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jill Murphy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 282.0mm

Height: 237.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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.

Also by Jill Murphy

View all

More from Children's Books

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.