Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments A musical stage production called The Worst Witch Live, adapted by Emma Reeves from Murphy's original work, [19] was shown at the Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton as a Christmas show in 2018, and toured the UK in 2019 across some 16 different venues, including at the Vaudeville Theatre in London's West End from 24 July to 8 September 2019. [20] The show received an Olivier Award for best family show in 2020. [21] Picture books [ edit ] The Last Noo-Noo is a funny story about a Monster called Marlan and his love for dummies, 'noo-noos'. Marlan's family are desperate for him to give up his noo-noo but every technique they try fails. Even the other monsters who tease Marlon for having one can't stop him. In 1986, a television film with the same title as her fantasy novel premiered on ITV. It later aired on The Disney Channel during the 1990s around the time of Halloween.

Hudson, Catherine (8 October 2016). "5 Minute Chats: Author Jill Murphy and her new Worst Witch book". Junior . Retrieved 28 February 2022.According to CCSU, some runners-up were Commended (from 1959) or Highly Commended (from 1974). There were 99 distinctions of both kinds in 44 years including three for 1980 and three for 1987 (one highly commended). A brilliantly funny book about a monster attached to his dummy, from the bestselling author-illustrator of Five Minutes' Peace and Peace at Last.With wit, humour and a keen feel for the dynamics of family life, the creator of Five Minutes' Peace and A Quiet Night In captures a familiar dilemma in this multiple award-winning book - the dilemma of how to help a little one let go of their dummy! Marlon's granny thinks that he's much too old for a dummy. "It's a noo-noo," Marlon informs her. And he has no intention of giving it up., Not even when his mum throws it in the bin. Not even when the other monsters call him a big baby. Nothing and no one can make Marlon give up his noo-noo until Marlon decides that the time is right... Carey, Joanna (September 2002). "Authorgraph No.136: Jill Murphy | Jill Murphy interviewed by Joanna Carey" (PDF). Books For Keeps. No.136. pp.8–9 . Retrieved 20 August 2021.

Jill Murphy is a London-born English children's author, best known for The Worst Witch series and the Large Family picture books. She has been described as "one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land." Jill Murphy (5 July 1949 – 18 August 2021) was a British author and illustrator of children's books. First published in 1974, she was best known for the Worst Witch novels and Large Family picture books, with sales amounting to several millions. Her books have also been adapted for stage and television. She has been called "one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land". [1] Biography [ edit ] Early life [ edit ] Postgraduate Awards Day". 2007 news archive. Combined Universities in Cornwall. 2007 . Retrieved 17 September 2008. [ permanent dead link] I don't particularly like this reading but it gives you a taster. And a chance to see Ms Murphy's wonderful artwork!

Strzyżyńska, Weronika (20 August 2020). "Jill Murphy, children's author and illustrator, dies aged 72". The Guardian. urn:lcp:lastnoonoo0000murp:lcpdf:3525c0ad-f516-4728-93aa-406212cfbc26 Foldoutcount 0 Identifier lastnoonoo0000murp Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t5mb18f16 Invoice 1652 Isbn 0744532280 In 2007, Murphy received an honorary fellowship from University College Falmouth. [31] [32] [33] Book awards [ edit ] Year

Murphy was also known for picture books, especially the Large Family series, which detail the domestic chaos of an elephant family. First published in 1986, Five Minutes Peace has sold more than five million copies worldwide and has been translated into 19 languages. [22] For the second book, All in One Piece (1987), she was a commended runner-up for the Greenaway Medal from the British Library Association, recognising the year's best children's book by a British subject (the second of her two commendations). [23] [a] The Large Family is now a television series on CBeebies and ABC Kids. In 1996, The Last Noo-Noo was adapted as a play and performed at the Polka Theatre, London. [6]One of my favourite books as a child and one I would ask my parents to read over and over again before I was old enough to read it to my brother! Kingshill, Katie (7 September 2011), "Clive Allison: Publisher whose eclectic imprint was in the vanguard of independent houses" (obituary), The Independent.