Murphy returns to the lovable Bear family of Peace at Last and Whatever Next for a third slice of family life, in which the Bears have had a day we can all identify with - in lockdown more than ever, I suspect. Peace at Last may have been published more than 40 years ago, but the story of the Bears remains as warm and relatable as ever, full of gentle humor and astute observations of human behavior. Delicious. ? The BooksellerJill Murphy, the author of mum-championing classics such as Peace at Last, has brought out her first picture book for 40 years. It describes the sort of day any family can relate to: baby bear is late for nursery, mummy bear breaks her glasses, and daddy bear spills his coffee at work. The carpe diem sentiment is distilled through Murphy?s lovely rhyme and repetition ? The Times and SyndicatesIn more down-to-earth vein, from earlier in the autumn, Jill Murphy?s Just One of Those Days (Macmillan) features the beloved Bear family on a day fraught with mishaps ? spilled coffee, squashed glasses, nursery quarrels ? followed by consolatory shared pizza and the reflection that it was, after all, just one of those days. Murphy?s acute observation of family life continues to delight both children and adults ? Guardian and OnlineJust One of Those Days by Jill Murphy, published this year, is a gentle account of a bear family's day ? Irish IndependentA new picture book from such a heavyweight in the children's literature world is cause for excitement, and this wonderful new instalment in the 'Bear family' series, joining those favorite classics, Peace at Last and Whatever Next, does not disappoint. This is a story that will resonate with all parents of small children...Parents and children will relate to the depiction of ordinary family life and routines, and children will enjoy the familiar cozy illustrations of the Bear family ? School LibrarianJill Murphy?s delightful return to the Bear family from Peace at Last is full of her stunning full-page color artwork which perfectly depicts the trials and tribulations of daily life with little ones. This time, it?s the day after a sleepless night (or at least, probably a disturbed night) and what that looks like for tired mums, dads and preschoolers who nevertheless still have to go to work and Nursery ? BookTrust Biografía del autor Jill Murphy's books sell in their hundreds of thousands. She is perhaps best known for her classic Worst Witch stories which she started writing when she was fifteen but she is also a hugely successful picture book author and illustrator. Peace at Last was her first picture book for Macmillan and was commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She went on to win the Smarties Prize for The Last Noo-Noo. She is also the author of the classic picture book Whatever Next! Jill lives in Cornwall with her son.