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!

The moon and back before bathtime? Whatever next! Join Baby Bear as he finds a rocket, makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on the moon! This enlarged edition is the second Bear family adventure following the bestselling 'Peace at Last'.

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.

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...

Mrs Large's attempts to have five minutes' peace, her vain efforts to get out of the house in one piece for a night out, her absurd notion that elephants can diet and the farce of Mr Large's birthday, make this series a children's favourite.

Summer term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches has just begun and disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in deep trouble again - all because of the new girl, Enid Nightshade, who isn't nearly as placid as she looks . . .

Marlon's a little older, a little wiser and ready to deal with life's problems - such as what to do when the other monsters keep changing the game. Find out Marlon's cool solution in this follow-up to the Smarties Book Prize Winner, 'The Last Noo-noo'. Originally published: 2002