Mr Large In Charge
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Mr Large In Charge

Written by Au Murphy,Jill Murphy

Part of the The Large Family series

Chaos ensues when Dad takes over household duties.

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40 pages· 1,036 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Mrs. Large is unwell, and Mr. Large promises to manage the household. But as he and the children tackle chores, the noise and chaos make Mrs. Large's rest anything but peaceful. Can Mr. Large handle the mayhem, or will Mrs. Large's day of relaxation turn into a comedy of errors? Discover the delightful chaos of family life in this charming tale.

From the publisher

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!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,036
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~530L
Themes & topics
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The The Large Family series

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
119506
Publication
Published
December 1, 2005
First published
October 3, 2005
Publisher
Walker Books Ltd
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781406300741

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