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A Quiet Night In: The Large Family Series

By Jill Murphy

A modern picture-book classic – there’s never a dull moment with the Large family!

It's Mr Large's birthday and Mrs Large has prepared him a meal, as they're going to celebrate with a quiet night in. But as usual in the Large household, things don't go to plan, and Mr and Mrs Large fall asleep on the sofa! So the little Large's sneak off to bed, with the lovingly prepared food…

  • Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
  • The Large Family series has sold nearly 4 million copies worldwide.

About the author

Jill Murphy wrote and illustrated her first book, "The Worst Witch", while still only eighteen. Jill won the Smarties Prize for "The Last Noo-noo" in 1995.

Awards

1994: Kate Greenaway Medal

Shortlist

ISBN: 9781844285273
Imprint: Walker Books
Distributor: TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding: Paperback
Release Date: July 1, 2006
Dimensions: 260 x 210mm, 32pp
Stock Status: Backlist title
Australian RRP: $15.95
New Zealand RRP: $17.99
Stock Level: Low Stock

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