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A Piece of Cake

By Jill Murphy

Book 3 of 5 in the The Large Family series

Adjectives

funny warm-hearted relatable

Genres

Humour Animals Friendship/Family

Synopsis

When Mrs Large the elephant decides the family needs a healthy change, she puts everyone on a diet! Out go sweet treats and in come fruit, veggies, and exercise. But hungry elephants find dieting much harder than they thought! Join the Large family in this funny, warm-hearted story as they try their best to stick to their new routine—with plenty of giggles along the way.

About the author

Jill Murphy was a much-loved British author and illustrator, best known for creating ‘The Worst Witch’ series and ‘The Large Family’ picture books. Her stories are full of warmth, humour, and unforgettable characters. Jill loved animals and often included them in her books, making her stories extra special for readers of all ages.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2006

Community rating

Average score: 4.44

From 16 readers

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