Peace at Last
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Peace at Last by Jill Murphy
A refreshed edition of the picture book classic that follows Mr Bear's quest for a peaceful night's sleep!Illustrations mingle with the satisfying text and offer delectable touches * The Times *
Peace at Last has delighted children for 40 years and is equally beloved by tired parents all too familiar with the plight of poor Mr Bear * Eastern Daily Press *
Jill Murphy is one of the UK’s 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 children’s books. These include the Worst Witch novels and the award-winning Large Family series, which have each sold over five million copies.
Jill’s 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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781509862597 |
| ISBN 10 | 1509862595 |
| Title | Peace at Last |
| Author | Jill Murphy |
| Series | A Bear Family Book |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2018-01-11 |
| Number of pages | 36 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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