Mr. Large in Charge

"Jill Murphy's latest insightful snapshot of parenthood is a thumpingly entertaining picture book about elephants, and us." -- The Sunday Times (London)

Mrs. Large isn't feeling well, so Mr. Large sends her back to bed. "I'll 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's restful day (What's that burning smell?) is not as restful as she'd hoped. Wise moms, well-meaning dads, and their spirited offspring will all laugh in recognition at this droll, expressively illustrated story.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 03/27/2007
ISBN: 9780763635046
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.56h x 10.48w x 0.38d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2007 pg. 341
Booklist 06/01/2007 pg. 83
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 313 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 119506 / Mr. Large in Charge
Reading Level: 3.5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5