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Peace at Last
Series: A Bear Family Book
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Ideal for young children at bedtime and parents seeking a comforting, familiar story to share.
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A refreshed edition of the classic bedtime story, Peace at Last.
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Peace at Last by Jill Murphy, a bestselling classic, has delighted young children for almost forty years. It is equally beloved by tired parents who are all too familiar with the plight of poor Mr Bear.
With a snoring Mrs Bear, an excitable Baby Bear, and a house full of tapping, dripping, and ticking, peace is hard to come by. Will Mr Bear ever get a decent night's sleep?
The familiar noises, repetition, and beautiful illustrations make Jill Murphy's delightful Peace at Last an all-time favourite bedtime story with children and adults everywhere. This is a beautifully refreshed edition of a much-loved picture book classic.
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Peace at Last
Peace at Last by Jill Murphy, a bestselling classic, has delighted young children for almost forty years. It is equally beloved by tired parents who are all too familiar with the plight of poor Mr Bear. With a snoring Mrs Bear, an excitable Baby Bear, and a house full of tapping, dripping, and ticking, peace is hard to come by....Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
An enchanting book from cover to cover – Guardian.
Illustrations mingle with the satisfying text and offer delectable touches – The Times.
Peace at Last has delighted children for 40 years and is equally beloved by tired parents familiar with poor Mr Bear's plight – Eastern Daily Press.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781509862597
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 January 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 224.0mm
Height: 278.0mm
Weight: 190g
Pages: 36
About the Author
Jill Murphy is one of the UK's most treasured author-illustrators and was the creator of many bestselling books for children, including the Bear Family picture books Peace at Last, Whatever Next! and Just One of Those Days which together have sold over four million copies worldwide. Born and raised in London, Jill spent her childhood writing and illustrating stories. She left school at sixteen and attended Chelsea, Croydon and Camberwell Schools of Art, writing her first novel, The Worst Witch, when she was just eighteen. It became an instant bestseller, launching an extraordinary publishing career that spanned almost five decades and over thirty children's books. These include the Worst Witch novels and the award-winning Large Family series, which have each sold over five million copies, and the acclaimed Bear Family series, which includes both her first and last picture books, Peace at Last and Just One of Those Days, published by Macmillan Children's Books. Jill's books have won many major awards including The Smarties Prize and two commendations for the Kate Greenaway Medal and her work has been adapted for film and television, with the Large Family series becoming a successful animated series. The Worst Witch has also been adapted for television, film and theatre, becoming an Olivier Award-winning stage show. Jill lived and worked from her home studio in North Cornwall, where she drew inspiration from her life, her friends and her family.
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