Peace at Last by Jill Murphy (English) Board Book Book

Description: Peace at Last by Jill Murphy A board book edition of the picture book classic that follows Mr Bears quest for a peaceful nights sleep! FORMAT Board Book LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jill Murphys bestselling classic Peace at Last has delighted young children for almost forty years, and 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 and dripping and ticking, peace is hard to come by - will Mr Bear ever get a decent nights sleep?The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrations make Jill Murphys delightful Peace at Last an all-time favourite bedtime story with children and adults everywhere. This edition comes in a chunky cased board book format, so even the youngest children can enjoy this classic story. Author Biography Jill Murphy is one of the UKs 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 childrens 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 Childrens Books.Jills 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. Review An enchanting book from cover to cover * Guardian *Illustrations mingle with the satisfying text and offer delectable touches * The Times *As perfect a marriage of text and pictures as I ever expect to see * Country Life * Promotional A board book edition of the picture book classic that follows Mr Bears quest for a peaceful nights sleep! Review Quote (previous edition) Illustrations mingle with the satisfying text and offer delectable touches Review Quote An enchanting book from cover to cover Promotional "Headline" A board book edition of the picture book classic that follows Mr Bears quest for a peaceful nights sleep! Details ISBN1529006511 Author Jill Murphy Pages 26 Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2019 ISBN-10 1529006511 ISBN-13 9781529006513 Publication Date 2019-01-10 Audience Age 0-3 Imprint Macmillan Childrens Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Language English UK Release Date 2019-01-10 Series A Bear Family Book Format Board Book Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2019-03-11 NZ Release Date 2019-03-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123763548;

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