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A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch (#3) by Jill Murphy
21.00 NZD
Category: Fiction Age 5-8
'The cat is supposed to be on the broomstick, Mildred,' said Miss Hardbroom wearily.The new term spells disaster for Mildred Hubble, trainee witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. But she is determined to lose her embarrassing reputation as the worst witch the Academy has ever seen. But however har ...Show more
A Quiet Night In (The Large Family) by Jill Murphy
10.00 NZD
17.00 (41% off)
Category: Sale - Children | Series: 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 Larges sneak off to bed with all the lovingly prepared food... ...Show more
Dear Hound by Jill Murphy
16.99 NZD
Category: Children
Alfie the deerhound is a large grey puppy. He loves his boy Charlie, and cheese, and he's very good at digging holes. But poor Alfie has got lost and he's scared of thunderstorms and being hungry and never seeing Charlie again. Meanwhile, Charlie doesn't know what to do - but one thing is for sure - ...Show more
Five Minutes' Peace by Jill Murphy
19.00 NZD
Category: Children | Series: The Large Family
A stunning 30th anniversary edition of 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! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her ...Show more
Five Minutes' Peace (Board) by Jill Murphy
17.00 NZD
Category: Children | Series: Large Family
One morning Mrs Large, needing some peace and quiet away from her boisterous children, decides to take refuge in the bathroom. 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.
Grandpa Gets Into Trouble by Murphy, Jill
13.00 NZD
14.00 (7% off)
Category: Children
Granny and Grandpa Large come to babysit one weekend. A broken window and flooded bathroom follow - but it's Grandpa, not the children who's in trouble!Mr Large is taking Mrs Large off out for the day for a relaxing picnic, so Granny and Grandpa come round to look after the children. But after the paren ...Show more
Just One of Those Days by Jill Murphy
18.00 NZD
Category: Picture books
A gorgeously warm and relatable story from the brilliant Jill Murphy, featuring the much-loved Bear Family from classic picture book Peace at Last.Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late. It's raining outside, and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffe ...Show more
Just One of Those Days by Jill Murphy
15.00 NZD
Category: Board Books
From Jill Murphy, creator of the classic Peace at Last, comes the long-awaited third story about the lovable Bear family comes a Top 10 bestselling picture book.It had been a long night . . . so Mr and Mrs Bear woke up late. When Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late, it's raining outside - and Baby Bear is late ...Show more
Lester Learns a Lesson by Murphy, Jill
13.00 NZD
14.00 (7% off)
Category: Children | Series: Large Family S.
While Lester enjoys showing off some skateboarding tricks to his baby sister, Lucy, he breaks one of Mrs Large's china ornaments. He tries to cover up the accident but his brother Luke - fresh from the toy shop in a new detective's outfit - is hot on the trail...A TV tie-in paperback.Lester loves to muc ...Show more
Mother Knows Best by Jill Murphy
20.00 NZD
Category: Children
Mu-u-um, can I have a pet dinosaur? Questions, questions, ALL DAY LONG! Bradley wants answers, but Mum only wants a moment to herself – Can she convince Bradley that MOTHER KNOWS BEST? A BRAND-NEW laugh-out-loud story about family life from the much-loved children's author Jill Murphy.
Peace at Last by Jill Murphy
18.00 NZD
Category: Children
The hour was late and Mr Bear was tired. But he could not sleep - however he tried and wherever he tried, SNORE, SNORE went Mrs Bear. TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK went the clock. Would he never get to sleep? The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrations make this delightful picture book an all ...Show more
Peace at Last (Board) by Jill Murphy
20.00 NZD
Category: Board Books
The hour was late and Mr Bear was tired. But he could not sleep -- however he tried and wherever he tried. SNORE, SNORE went Mrs Bear. TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK went the clock. Would he never get to sleep? The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrations make this delightful story an all-time favo ...Show more