Description
A stunning new edition of a modern classic in the bestselling Large Family series.
"If you are not familiar with these stories, you really have not lived ... you just couldn't get better" Guardian
A hilarious tale of family life, this is a beautiful new edition of a modern picture book classic in the Large Family series, Mr and Mrs Large the elephants are putting on their best suit and dress - they're going to a dinner-dance! But, with Lester, Laura, Luke and the baby determined to help Mum and Dad get ready, will they make it out all in one piece? With a foreword and gorgeous foil lettering on the cover and spine, this is a beautiful book to treasure.
About the Author
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.
Reviews
"Family life has never been better observed and the book deserves its status as a modern classic." * LoveReading Andrea Reece *
Awards
Short-listed for Children's Book Award 1987 (UK) and Kate Greenaway Medal (CILIP) 1986 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781406370744
Author Jill Murphy
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 280mm * 8mm
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