The Worst Witch at School - Jill Murphy

The Last Noo-Noo - Jill Murphy

it. The book, one of those presents with strings attached you get from mothers like mine (bless her), came down from the shelf. ‘The Last Noo Noo’ by Jill Murphy. I have a confession to make. We have almost the entire body of Jill Murphy’s work on our shelves because, in an excursion into parental hubris, I have convinced my children that she and I are the very same. Sad, I know, to abuse thei r trust like that, but they really think I’m famous! The Last Noo Noo remained hidden for so long because I refused to acknowledge my mother’s broad hints. Still, ...

The Last Noo-Noo - Jill Murphy

it. The book, one of those presents with strings attached you get from mothers like mine (bless her), came down from the shelf. ‘The Last Noo Noo’ by Jill Murphy. I have a confession to make. We have almost the entire body of Jill Murphy’s work on our shelves because, in an excursion into parental hubris, I have convinced my children that she and I are the very same. Sad, I know, to abuse thei r trust like that, but they really think I’m famous! The Last Noo Noo remained hidden for so long because I refused to acknowledge my mother’s broad hints. Still, ...

Five Minutes' Peace - Jill Murphy

A charming Book I would thoughly recommend is "Five Minutes Peace" written by Jill Murphy. This is a enchanting tale about the Large family who incidently are Elephants. Mrs.Large is seen grimmacing at the sight of Her three children eating breakfast and the not to pretty mess they have made. She fills a tray with toast,marmalade and a pot of tea and sneaks off out of the kitchen,hoping not to be seen. It wasnt to be as the children spot Her and ask where She is going,She explains to the bathroom because She wants to have five minutes peace from them. But this is not what the children have in mind as they follow Her up the stairs. Mrs.Large is ...

Five Minutes' Peace - Jill Murphy

A charming Book I would thoughly recommend is "Five Minutes Peace" written by Jill Murphy. This is a enchanting tale about the Large family who incidently are Elephants. Mrs.Large is seen grimmacing at the sight of Her three children eating breakfast and the not to pretty mess they have made. She fills a tray with toast,marmalade and a pot of tea and sneaks off out of the kitchen,hoping not to be seen. It wasnt to be as the children spot Her and ask where She is going,She explains to the bathroom because She wants to have five minutes peace from them. But this is not what the children have in mind as they follow Her up the stairs. Mrs.Large is ...

Five Minutes' Peace - Jill Murphy

I decided to purchase this book on the recommendations of the Dooyoo Members. Their opinions were so right about this book it really is a short but excellent read. The story is based around a young family of elephants. Mrs Large has three children Lester, Laura and Baby and all the poor Mother wants as the title suggests is “Five Minutes Peace”. Mrs Large makes herself a lovely breakfast and tries to sneak off upstairs and have a little time for herself. The children however are already eating their breakfast and the kitchen now looks like a bomb has hit it. There are cornflakes over the floor, spilt drinks and toys everywhere. Sounds familiar ...

Five Minutes' Peace - Jill Murphy

I decided to purchase this book on the recommendations of the Dooyoo Members. Their opinions were so right about this book it really is a short but excellent read. The story is based around a young family of elephants. Mrs Large has three children Lester, Laura and Baby and all the poor Mother wants as the title suggests is “Five Minutes Peace”. Mrs Large makes herself a lovely breakfast and tries to sneak off upstairs and have a little time for herself. The children however are already eating their breakfast and the kitchen now looks like a bomb has hit it. There are cornflakes over the floor, spilt drinks and toys everywhere. Sounds familiar ...