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By (author) Murphy Jill; Illustrated by Murphy Jill
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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.
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Thirtieth anniversary edition of the astutely observed Large family classic, well timed for Mother’s Day purchases.
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It works because it is such a familiar scenario to both parent and toddler.
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I am sure I’m not alone in rating this as one of my all-time favourite picture books. Mummy elephant is someone we can all identify with.
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Mothering Sunday is nearly upon us and no other series has ever quite captured the highs and lows of parenthood as effectively as Jill Murphy’s Large Family series. […] Murphy’s shrewd observations and her knack for recreating the chaotic yet loving warm and loving environment of family life will resonate with all members of the family.It is simple, funny, heartwarming , relatable and it never gets old; the sure signs of a true classic.
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A tale that parents everywhere can relate to […] and with the release of this beautifully illustrated special edition, no doubt many more children and parents will fall in love with the Large family.
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Mrs Large’s endeavours to find five minutes peace will resonate with parents across the country in this lovely book by Cornish author Jill Murphy.
Biographical note:
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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