Piece of Cake

by Jill Murphy

Book Overview

This time the elephantine family is plagued by pounds, and Mrs. Large is determined to lead them on a quest for fitness. The creator of Five Minutes' Peace, A Quiet Night In, and All in One Piece... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399215905
• ISBN13: 9780399215902
• Release Date: November 1989
• Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Delightfully funny

This book is delightfully funny, both with the text and the pictures. The mother is described at one point by the baby as having wobbly bits. The only down side with this book is that it sort of sends a mixed message regarding weight. They do all the right things and don't lose weight. The Fats end up deciding elephants are meant to be fat. Confusing. Overall though, the story and the pictures make up for this mixed message.

Great Read

I was studying Jill murphy for an English project - she is a very skilled writer and i remember the books myself from a young age - re reading it I couldn't help but smile, its a classic childrens tale one i would recomend to anyone, parent and big-kid alike.

Brilliant

An excellent book, both for reading to children and for new readers to read themselves. The antics of the Large Family will have you in stitches!