- Paperback: 25 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; New edition edition (25 May 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0744560012
- ISBN-13: 978-0744560015
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 19 x 0.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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- #73 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > M > Murphy, Jill
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"Family life is beautifully observed with a humour that appeals to both adult and child." (Daily Telegraph)"
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is one of the most loved and most requested books in our nursery - high praise indeed from three and four year olds! We highly recommened the sequal too.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the BEST EVER book to read to a 3 year old. I'm not quite sure WHO it's best for, mind. Maybe a tiny terrorist will not absorb the sentiment. It may dawn on a stressed or busy Dad that he's not the only one with multiple demands. But Mum's LOVE this book. It expresses how they feel. Without giving away the plot it shows the relief of taking 5 minutes out and the joy of toddlers.
'Grumpsy', having read this to his three children is now buying a new copy for his grandson. I cannot recommend this short book more whole-heartedly!
'Grumpsy', having read this to his three children is now buying a new copy for his grandson. I cannot recommend this short book more whole-heartedly!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was not written for children. They don't get it. It was written for poor tired mums everywhere, and especially those with three children. It is wonderful. It is all about a poor tired mum who just wants Five Minutes Peace. No prizes for guessing whether she finds it or not. She tries to sneak out unnoticed, to have a nice warm, peaceful bath, but one by one, they come and disrupt her, and end up taking over the bath. She gets out and goes back to the kitchen, but still only manages to get 3 minutes and 45 seconds peace. Please don't try to tell me that a 3-year-old understands the subtlety of that. Your kids will enjoy it, because it sounds just like them, but you will enjoy it more, because it also sounds just like you...
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Young childrens book
This is an excellent book for reading to/with young children. Parents get a look in as it expresses how they often feel when run ragged by children!
Published 24 days ago by A. P. O'Brien
A great bedtime story!
This book made both me and my daughters laugh!
poor mummy elephant just wants 5 minuets peace, and it never
does happen! Read more
poor mummy elephant just wants 5 minuets peace, and it never
does happen! Read more
Published 3 months ago by vikkie
excellent
Bought this book years ago for my eldest daughter!! lost it!! purchased another one for my now 9 year old who also loved it to bits!!! Read more
Published 5 months ago by lolalee
ideal for those on autistic spectrum
My son has complex learning difficulties and can present some very challenging behaviour traits due to his disabilities so I am always on the look out for simplistic books which... Read more
Published 7 months ago by specialneedsmum
5 minute whinge
A previous reviewer got this right. "It is not a book for kids, its for stressed mums everywhere". However I don't see this as a virtue. Read more
Published 13 months ago by John Rafferty
Am I Mrs. Large?
I have been reading this book since the 1980s, having bought the first edition at that time (my sons were born 1983 and 1985). Read more
Published 14 months ago by Janet D
Great story!
At last - a book which kept my granddaughter amused for more than 2 seconds!
Lovely story and one which I remember reading to my own children.
Lovely story and one which I remember reading to my own children.
Published 15 months ago by Scarymary
Brilliant for both adults and children
We have this and a number of other Large Family books and my son has loved them since he was about three. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. L. J. Counter
A highly recommended picture book for little ones...and mummies and...
This is a tale all busy ...and frazzled...parents can relate to....A mother (Mrs Large) just wants five minutes peace from her three children. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr T Niwa
Daughters Favourite Book
I used to read this to my daughter over 20 years ago - she has just had her own baby daughter and mentioned that she would love to read this to her. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sandiet
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