Book Series · 3 Books

The Large Family Books

In order from A Piece of Cake to Mr Large In Charge.

The Large Family series is a set of 3 picture books by Jill Murphy, published between 1989 and 2005. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

A Piece of Cake
A Quiet Night in
Mr Large In Charge
A Piece of Cake
Mr Large In Charge
A Piece of Cake
A Quiet Night in
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Piece of Cake
Sale price
$948
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

A Piece of Cake

By Jill Murphy

A family's diet plan spirals into chaos as hungry elephants struggle with healthy living.

28 pages· 459 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
Paperback
Summary: Mrs. Large, feeling the need to shed some pounds, embarks on a family-wide diet, swapping treats for healthy meals and jogs. But as the Large family, a group of hungry elephants, attempts to embrace this new lifestyle, chaos ensues. Will they manage to stick to their plan, or will their cravings get the better of them? Dive into this hilarious tale of family misadventures and the challenges of dieting.
The complete set

The Large Family Series

3 books · Published 1989–2005

Series
Sale price
$948

A Piece of Cake

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

A family's diet plan spirals into chaos as hungry elephants struggle with healthy living.

A Quiet Night in

Picture Book · 1994

A quiet birthday dinner turns into unexpected chaos.

Mr Large In Charge

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Chaos ensues when Dad takes over household duties.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Large Family series?

There are 3 books in the Large Family series. It began with A Piece of Cake in 1989, and the newest book, Mr Large In Charge, was published in 2005.

What ages are the Large Family books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Large Family book is the longest?

Mr Large In Charge is the longest book in the series at 1,036 words (40 pages).

Which Large Family book is the shortest?

A Piece of Cake is the shortest at 459 words (28 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Large Family to life.

01

Jill Murphy

Author
02

Au Murphy,Jill Murphy

Author

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