"Jill Murphy?ÇÖs latest insightful snapshot of parenthood is a thumpingly entertaining picture book about elephants, and us." ?Çö THE SUNDAY TIMES (London)Mrs. Large isn?ÇÖt feeling well, so Mr. Large sends her back to bed. "I?ÇÖll take charge," he says. So while he and the children get busy vacuuming, dusting, and tidying, Mrs. Large settles down for a nice rest. But somehow ("I want my mommy!") Mrs. Large?ÇÖs restful day (What?ÇÖs that burning smell?) is not as restful as she?ÇÖd hoped. Wise moms, well-meaning dads, and their spirited offspring will all laugh in recognition at this droll, expressively illustrated story.
