Book Series · 2 Books

Large Family Books

In order from Five Minutes' Peace to All in One Piece.

The Large Family series is a set of 2 picture books by Jill Murphy and Jill Murphy Jill Murphy, published between 1986 and 1987. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$858

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986

Five Minutes' Peace

By Jill Murphy

A mother seeks peace, but chaos ensues.

32 pages· 469 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Summary: Mrs. Large craves just five minutes of peace from her lively children. As she escapes to the bath, chaos trails her every step. Can she find a moment's respite, or will her quest for tranquility be thwarted by her persistent little ones? Dive into this humorous tale of a mother's relentless pursuit of calm amidst the delightful pandemonium of family life.

In reading order

Large Family Series

2 books · Published 1986–1987

#1 in Series

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$858

Five Minutes' Peace

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986

A mother seeks peace, but chaos ensues.

Series

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$948

All in One Piece

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

Can the Large family escape chaos for a night out?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Large Family series?

There are 2 books in the Large Family series. It began with Five Minutes' Peace in 1986, and the newest book, All in One Piece, was published in 1987.