Just One of Those Days by Jill Murphy

The charming third story about the famous Bear family, following Jill Murphy's modern classics Peace at Last and Whatever Next! When Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late, it's raining outside - and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffee. Oh dear - it seems this is just going to be one of those days! But the loveable Bear family muddle through cheerfully, and there's even a surprise for Baby Bear when Mr Bear gets home from work. With all the hallmarks of an instant classic, Just One of Those Days is a gentle, warm story about a hectic family day, which parents and children everywhere will relate to - full of satisfying read-aloud repetition and rhythm - and with Jill Murphy's cozy, instantly recognizable illustrations.

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I grew up on the Bears. We read those books over and over when I was young. I'm thrilled to get to read this newest one.

And I'm delighted that it's just as good. The Bears are still as lovable as ever,  the pictures are full of tiny details that children will love to spend time picking out. Everyone has had those days and this book is a lovely reminder that, awful as they are, they don't last, and things will get better again afterwards.

Wonderful. Everyone is going to love this one.