Five Minutes' Peace (Large Family)

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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! 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! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm and funny modern classic from Jill Murphy, one of Britain's most treasured author-illustrators.

Children are able to relate the characters to those within their own family and allows for the children to consider the thoughts and feelings of the characters. It's Mr Large's birthday and Mrs Large has prepared him a meal, as they're going to celebrate with a quiet night in. The book so reflects our everyday life (with our two children) that me and my wife just laughed and rated it 5.Unfortunately she never locked the door, and I have a clear memory of sitting on the (lid down, naturlich! This is a family orientated story that children and parents will be able to relate to, it could be used as part of a families topic or to generate discussion for Mother's Day.

Three big London publishers turned it down so Jill put it in a drawer and went off to work in a children’s home and as a nanny. A stunning 25th anniversary edition of an award-winning 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! It gives children an insight into the craziness of mums day and allows readers to see that even mum needs a break and that we need to respect peoples space and wishes. By submitting a review you grant us the right to display and use it in any way; please read our General Legal Notices for full details. Mrs Large stacks a tray with several items she likes and tries to go upstairs for a bath and ‘five minutes peace’ from the family.Frames are Fine Art Trade Guild accredited which means they meet strict conservation standards and are built to last for generations to come. My earliest memory (my mum tells me I was two), is sitting on the kitchen floor surrounded by sheets of drawings. Overall I love this book as it allows enjoyment for the adult reading the book and this humour is not lost on the children either.