Jill Murphy Books in Order

A simple, gentle picture book about a small child and their favourite teddy, following the pair through playtime, outings and bedtime. It shows how a beloved toy can make the world feel safer, especially when everything else seems big and new.

At Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, first-year student Mildred Hubble means well but everything she touches seems to go wrong. When a disastrous term leads her to uncover a real threat to the school, she has one chance to prove herself.

Mr Bear is desperate for a good night's sleep, but everywhere he goes there is noise, from Mrs Bear's snoring to ticking clocks and dripping taps. After trying every room, he finally finds peace, only to be woken by the morning alarm.

Mildred Hubble returns for a new term and is asked to look after Enid Nightshade, the most mischievous new girl in the school. Enid's pranks land Mildred in trouble again and again, until a disastrous celebration forces them to set things right.

Baby Bear is not ready for bed and insists there must be time for one more adventure. Turning everyday objects into a rocket and space gear, he blasts off on a make-believe journey that feels so real you can almost taste the moon picnic.

Before bath time, Baby Bear decides to fly to the moon. With a cardboard box for a rocket, a colander for a helmet and an owl for company, he zooms up the chimney for a quick picnic in the stars before anyone notices.

Claire has scraped her knee and is heading home to tell her mum. Along the way she meets friends and spins a new, wildly imaginative story for each one about how it happened, turning a small stumble into a grand adventure.

In a bustling medieval town, eleven-year-old Geoffrey Strangeways dreams of becoming a knight, even though commoners are not allowed. When he stumbles into a job with a ramshackle rescue company, a real quest gives him the chance to prove his courage and quick thinking.

Mrs Large longs for five minutes of peace away from her noisy brood, so she runs a hot bath and sneaks in with a tray of breakfast. One by one, the children track her down, turning her quiet escape into a family splash.

Now in her second year, Mildred is determined to shake off her reputation as the worst witch. Instead she is secretly turned into a frog and must rely on unexpected allies, human and animal, to regain her shape and clear her name.

Mr and Mrs Large are dressing up for the office dinner-dance and just want to leave the house looking smart. Their determined children, armed with bubble bath, paint and questions, make it almost impossible for the parents to get out the door in one piece.

When Mrs Large decides she is too fat, she puts the whole elephant family on a strict regime of healthy food and jogging. Hunger, grumpiness and a surprise cake from Granny soon test their willpower in a very funny way.

Twelve-year-old Susan lives happily with her mother in a small flat above a shop, but longs to know more about the father nobody mentions. Her search leads to a famous actor, a grand new home and tricky questions about what family should look like.

It is Daddy Large's birthday and Mrs Large plans a peaceful celebration at home. After a long day, both parents fall asleep while reading the bedtime story, leaving the four children to carry the party food upstairs for a secret feast.

Marlon loves his dummy, or "noo-noo", and has no intention of giving it up, no matter what his bossy granny or the other monsters say. When he finally decides for himself that he is ready, the whole family gets a surprise.

On a rare school trip to the seaside, Mildred is told to give up her beloved, nervy cat Tabby in favour of a sleeker school cat. Smuggling Tabby along anyway, she ends up adrift in a storm and in the middle of real danger.

Returning for her third year, Mildred is delighted to escape stern Miss Hardbroom, until a glamorous new teacher arrives with a suspicious interest in the school. When a familiar enemy resurfaces, Mildred once again finds herself the academy's unlikely saviour.

Marlon the little monster is tired of being left out when the local children keep changing their games. After a lonely day he invents his own adventurous game at home, and suddenly everyone wants to join in on his terms.

When Mrs Large feels unwell, Mr Large insists she go back to bed while he and the children tidy the house. Their well-meant hoovering, dusting and cooking create more din than calm, proving that being in charge is harder than it looks.

Mildred has finally come up with a brilliant holiday project, a spell that lets animals talk. When rival Ethel Hallow steals her work, Mildred must brave a thunderstorm, a runaway tortoise and her own self-doubt to rescue both the spell and her pet.

Laura has to bake a cake at school but the family has run out of flour. After a closed shop, a broken-down car and a chance meeting with Sebastian and his well-stocked basket, the children and their mums find a sweet way to share ingredients and effort.

Lester Large is showing off skateboard tricks for baby Lucy when he crashes into one of Mum's treasured china ornaments. With Luke playing detective and Laura trying to help mend the damage, Lester finally discovers that telling the truth is easier than hiding it.

It is snowing and the Large family build a snow-elephant called Mr Chilly. Baby Lucy treats him like a new friend, but sunshine soon threatens to melt him away, so the family work together to make a cuddly replacement she can keep.

When the clutter in the Large house gets out of control, Mr Large declares Operation Spring Clean. Luke is horrified at the idea of losing his favourite junk, but helping to sort and tidy shows him how good a fresh, organised room can feel.

Alfie is a gentle deerhound puppy who adores his boy, Charlie, and his squashy beanbag bed. When a scare sends Alfie bolting into the forest, he must learn to survive with the help of friendly foxes while Charlie refuses to give up the search.

Granny and Grandpa Large come to babysit so Mr and Mrs Large can enjoy a rare day out. Once the parents leave, Grandpa kicks a football through the window and loses track of Lucy, leaving the older elephants in as much trouble as the children.

Sebastian Smart earns top marks in his music exam and asks for a sleepover with the Large children as a reward. His stylish home quickly descends into chaos, but it is Sebastian, not the Larges, who causes the disasters, leading to a much happier night at their house instead.

Bradley Bear spends a busy day firing off questions and wild requests, from wearing pyjamas all day to getting ice cream for breakfast and keeping a dinosaur as a pet. His patient mum answers "no" again and again, until she finally reminds him that mother knows best.

Chosen for dull lantern-monitor duty instead of the glamorous talent contest, Mildred secretly adopts a stray dog that loves flying. Hiding Star in a school full of witches soon proves impossible, and her wish for adventure becomes something the whole academy can share.

An activity book set at Miss Cackle's Academy, packed with word games, puzzles, codes, quizzes and simple spells themed around Mildred Hubble's world. Ideal for young Worst Witch fans who want to linger in the school between stories.

A lively toddler rabbit joins Mum on a supermarket trip, promising to be helpful. Squeezed crisp packets, rolled tins and, finally, a coveted piggy-face cake turn the outing into a full-blown tantrum that many families will recognise, captured with sharp humour and empathy.

A fill-in keepsake inspired by the Large Family, designed to record a child's first year at nursery. Spaces for photos, drawings, friends' names and favourite activities turn everyday milestones into a scrapbook families will want to keep revisiting.

In her fourth year at Miss Cackle's Academy, Mildred secretly dreams of becoming Head Girl. When her flying success with Star the dog leads to a painful clash with a travelling circus, she must choose between ambition and doing the right thing for the animals.

Mr and Mrs Bear oversleep, the rain pours down and Baby Bear is late for nursery. From broken glasses to spilled coffee, everything feels hard until an evening of shared pizza and stories reminds the Bear family that some days are simply like this.