"Jill Murphy’s latest insightful snapshot of parenthood isa 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 busyvacuuming, dusting, and tidying, Mrs. Large settles down for a nicerest. But somehow ("I want my mommy!") Mrs. Large’s restful day(What’s that burning smell?) is not as restful as she’d hoped. Wisemoms, well-meaning dads, and their spirited offspring will alllaugh in recognition at this droll, expressively illustratedstory.