Peace at Last
Book description
Jill Murphy's bestselling classic Peace at Last has delighted young children for almost forty years, and is equally beloved by tired parents who are all too familiar with the plight of poor Mr Bear.
With a snoring Mrs Bear, an excitable Baby Bear and a house full of tapping and…
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2 authors picked Peace at Last as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
One of the best books about getting a decent night’s sleep, for children and parents alike, is Jill Murphy’s Peace at Last, in her Bear Family series. Poor exhausted Mr. Bear is struggling with a dripping tap, a hooting owl, and a clicking clock as well as an excitable baby and a snoring wife. This is a warm and humorous story with charming pictures.
From Caroline's list on night-time, getting to sleep, and dragons.
This was one of my son’s top favourites, excellent for bedtime or any time you need a story. Easily memorized and told, even without the book available, it’s the story of poor Father Bear, who spends the night moving from room to room in search of a good night’s sleep. In each case, a repetitive noise keeps him up. “Oh no, I can’t stand THIS!” he cries, and children love the repetition as well as the funny noises that keep him awake. The ending is predictable but fun, and Father Bear somehow keeps his good humour, which makes this a…
From Kate's list on kids' stories for bedtime, travel-time, and fireside.
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