Jill Murphy

Mrs Large isn't feeling well so Mr Large sends her back to bed, and takes charge. So while he and the children get busy hoovering, dusting and tidying, Mrs Large settles down for a nice rest. But with Mr Large in charge, Mrs Large's restful day is not as restful as she'd hoped!

It was late and Mr Bear was tired. But no matter how hard he tried, he could not get off to sleep. Mrs Bear was snoring and the clock went tick-tock, tick-tock, and still Mr Bear could not sleep. The familiar noises and repetition make this picture book a favourite with children and adults everywhere.

Ruby the rabbit likes to be helpful, but she often gets a bit overexcited. especially in the supermarket. Crisps are so CRUNCHY! Tins of beans are fun to ROLL! And when Ruby sees a cake, a cake in the shape of a cute pink piggy, she wants it, she wants it now. Introducing Ruby, a completely loveable new bunny, Jill Murphy observes the oh-so familiar supermarket sulk with all of her trademark warmth and wit, and perfectly depicts family life - in all...

It's Mr Large's birthday and Mrs Large has prepared him a meal. But Mr Large arrives home tired and falls asleep while reading the children their bedtime story and then Mrs Large does the same. The kids put themselves to bed, taking the food with them.

Mildred's class has a new form teacher, no more Miss Hardbroom! But then the new teacher, Miss Granite, starts acting very fishy. Mildred has a very bad hair day when a hair growth spell goes wrong, and her beloved cat Tabby is having a nervous breakdown and refuses to fly.

Little Bradley bear is full of fun and just wants to play. He wants to go in a hot air balloon and why can't he play with a dinosaur? All mum wants is five minutes peace. Can she ever persuade him that mum really does know best?

After getting top marks in his music exam, Sebastian wants a sleepover with Laura, Lester & Luke. Mrs Smart is horrified - with the Large children involved, things are going to get out of hand! This time, however, it's Sebastian who's having all the accidents. When the Large children are sent home, Sebastian goes with them to continue the fun!