It was really funny when I was "trying" to read to the kids tonight as I also have three kids and I kept referring to them and they giggled.

She fills a foamy bubble-bath and takes in a tray of tasty breakfast… but finds her peace is to be very short-lived! The book so reflects our everyday life (with our two children) that me and my wife just laughed and rated it 5. Twinkl has been hard at work creating some fantastic resources based on the Five Minutes' Peace book.Mum is no sooner enjoying the peace when one by one the children barge into the bathroom to play instruments and recite stories and just create havoc in general. She is best known for the very popular Mr and Mrs Large picture books, which detail the domestic chaos of an elephant family. This is a story I would use with children in the EYFS because of the simple lexis and big, bold pictures. Deciding to sneak off for a relaxing bubble bath, she carefully sets a tray with tea, toast and cake, and quietly heads towards the door.

But there’s never a dull moment with the Larges, and it soon becomes clear that mum’s quiet time is to be very short-lived! Five minutes peace is a story involving the Large Family, a family of elephants that consists of Mr Large, Mrs Large, Lester, Laura and Baby. This is a family orientated story that children and parents will be able to relate to, it could be used as part of a families topic or to generate discussion for Mother's Day. A family picture book favourite, this is the story of Mrs Large the elephant - who just needs five minutes of peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! The illustrations in the book are bright, colourful and offer great scope for speaking and listening sessions.Mother elephant, Mrs Large, just wants five minutes’ peace from her three lively and curious children – Laura, Lester and Baby. Love this podcast, have followed Georgia and her familys journey since the towie days and have always loved them! She fills herself a foamy bubble-bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast – but finds her peace is to be very short-lived. Murphy’s shrewd observations and her knack for recreating the chaotic yet loving warm and loving environment of family life will resonate with all members of the family. All in One Piece was highly commended for the 1987 Kate Greenaway Award and shortlisted for the 1987 Children's Book Award.