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Peace at Last

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Peace at Last by Jill Murphy

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By Jill Murphy

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299 reviews

A new enlarged edition of a picture book classic!

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20 Aug 2026

It's about Mr Bear, who is very tired and longs for some peace to go to sleep. But everywhere he tries to rest, there is a noise stopping him! First in the bedroom he hears the ticking clock and his wife snoring loudly. Then in the kitchen it’s the tap dripping. Even in the baby’s room there are little sounds keeping him awake. He tries every room in the house looking for quiet, but something always disturbs him! I enjoyed following him around the house trying to find somewhere quiet. It made me feel calm and also giggle at all the noises. The pictures are lovely too.

15 Aug 2026

I like it when Mr Bear tries to sleep in lots of different places because it's very funny.

09 Aug 2026

I enjoyed Peace at Last because it is funny and relatable, one of my all time favorite stories. I liked how Mr Bear keeps getting disturbed when he is trying to sleep. It made me think about how annoying it can be when you are tired but there is lots of noise around you.

I would recommend it to young children, especially ages 3–6, because it is simple, easy to follow and has funny illustrations. There aren’t any major content warnings, although some children might find the noises a little annoying or silly.

08 Aug 2026

Read to brother

02 Aug 2026

I didn’t like this story.

01 Aug 2026

An all time classic that will always be loved by children and adults alike. We have all been there desperate to fall asleep. The children will love the repetition and familiar setting.

01 Aug 2026

I enjoyed this book because it was written by one of my favourite authors Jill Murphy. I like Mr Bear because he couldn't sleep because of all kinds of different noises! I would recommend this book because it is very funny and a must read book.

31 Jul 2026

This book made me feel happy because Mr Bare could not sleep. I enjoyed this book because it is very fun going on the adventure with Mr Bear. I would recommend this book for a good laugh. This book is very interesting and has lovely illustrations.

28 Jul 2026

An easy and very lovely book for a 5 year old to read

28 Jul 2026

I liked it because we got to see what makes a noise at night

02 Jul 2026

I think was interesting because it had rhyming in it.

12 Dec 2025

Mr Bear slept everywhere but he just couldn't get any sleep!

14 Sep 2025

Poor daddy bear could not sleep.

28 Aug 2025

Loved this story

27 Aug 2025

I thought it was funny when Mr Bear slept in the car. You don't sleep in the car, you only sleep in your bed!

14 Aug 2025

It was silly because Mr bear slept in the garden.

12 Aug 2025

I liked when he said "I can't stand this".

11 Aug 2025

I liked Mr bear

05 Aug 2025

I loved this book. I liked baby bear playing with his aeroplane. Mr bear couldn’t get any sleep but Mrs baby and baby bear did.
I would recommend this book

22 Jul 2025

I love this book.

20 Jul 2025

It's like little bit funny

29 Jan 2025

I really enjoyed the book, it reminds me of my mum and dad when they couldn't sleep because of me.

12 Jan 2025

Good

07 Jan 2025

I want to sleep in the car

20 Dec 2024

The bear was tired in the morning.

02 Sep 2024

I love this! It’s so funny when he can’t get asleep and he gets woken up at the end. It makes me ready for bed too.

28 Aug 2024

I like the part when Daddy Bear keeps moving around in the night because it is noisy everywhere.

24 Aug 2024

I liked reading it to my brother

13 Aug 2024

I liked it when the alarm clock went brrrrrr.

11 Aug 2024

It was so funny when Mr bear couldn't fall asleep when he was so tired in the morning. I would recommend this book.

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