Large Family Collection Jill Murphy 5 Books Set Children illustrated Flats

Large Family Collection is a five-book set of illustrated children’s stories by Jill Murphy, centred on the Large family. Across the collection, Mr and Mrs Large find that everyday plans rarely stay on track once the lively “little Larges” get involved, turning quiet moments, busy mornings and familiar routines into lively household episodes.

The set includes A Quiet Night in, where a birthday meal at home does not go to plan, and A Piece of Cake, in which Mrs Large puts the whole household on a diet. Also included is Mr Large In Charge, available as an audio story read by Miriam Margolyes, with an approximate running time of 21 minutes.

Included titles

• A Quiet Night in
• A Piece of Cake
• Mr Large In Charge
• Five Minutes' Peace
• All in One Piece

Key details

• Five-book children’s collection by Jill Murphy
• Illustrated stories featuring the Large family
• Includes an audio story read by Miriam Margolyes
• Audio duration approximately 21 minutes
• Part of The Large Family series

Synopses

A Quiet Night in

It is Mr Large’s birthday and Mrs Large plans a quiet celebration at home with a special meal. In the Large household, the evening does not unfold as intended, and Mr and Mrs Large end up asleep on the sofa. The little Larges go off to bed with the carefully prepared food.

A Piece of Cake

Mrs Large decides she is too fat and puts the entire family on a diet. Biscuits and crisps are banned in favour of healthier meals and jogging. For a hungry elephant family, keeping to the new rules is not straightforward.

Mr Large In Charge

When Mrs Large feels unwell, Mr Large sends her back to bed and declares he will take charge. He and the children tackle the hoovering, dusting and tidying while she tries to rest. The day proves less peaceful than she expects.

Five Minutes' Peace

One morning, Mrs Large looks for peace and quiet away from her boisterous children by retreating to the bathroom. She runs a foamy bubble bath and brings in a tray of her favourite breakfast. The calm does not last long.

All in One Piece

Mr and Mrs Large are getting ready for the office dinner-dance. With Lester, Laura, Luke and the baby around, they will be lucky to leave the house without mishap. The story follows their attempts to get out of the door all in one piece.