Five Minutes Peace

Five Minutes Peace cover
Good Books rating 4.25

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  • ID: 783
  • Added: 2025-09-20
  • Updated: 2025-09-20
  • Reviews: 2
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goodreads.com · Unknown · 2025-09-24
charming 4.50

The book is charming and lovely, capturing the universal desire of parents for a moment of peace. The story resonates with anyone who has experienced the relentless energy of young children.

The book is a delightful and relatable story about a mother elephant who just wants five minutes of peace to enjoy her tea and cake. The children's constant attention, though loving, is overwhelming, and the mother's struggle is something any parent can sympathize with. The illustrations and the story are charming, making it a lovely read that captures the essence of parenting young children. It's a heartwarming tale that highlights the universal desire for a brief moment of solitude amidst the chaos of family life.


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    This is a charming and lovely book that reaches the core desire of anyone spending the majority of their time with children: to be left alone, if only for a moment.

    That poor mother elephant. All she wants is five minutes alone to drink her cup of tea and eat a slice of cake!

    The children elephants are charming and delightful.

app.thestorygraph.com · Unknown · 2025-09-24
relatable 4.00

Many reviewers found 'Five Minutes' Peace' relatable and charming, appreciating its humor and the universal struggle of parents seeking a moment of peace. However, some felt the communication style between the mother and children was problematic, lacking boundaries and consequences.

The book 'Five Minutes' Peace' resonates with many parents who can relate to the struggle of finding a moment of peace amidst the chaos of raising children. The story's humor and lovable characters, particularly the mother elephant, are widely praised. Reviewers often highlight how the book captures the everyday challenges of parenting in a lighthearted manner, making it a favorite for both parents and children. However, some reviewers express concerns about the communication dynamics between the mother and her children, feeling that the lack of boundaries and consequences could be problematic as the children grow older. Despite this, the illustrations are frequently commended for their quality and charm.


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    This is the perfect book for a mom of young children. The elephant mom just wants 5 minutes of peace from her children.

    How can you not love (and identify with) this mother elephant? She just wants five minutes alone in the bath, but her family just doesn't understand

    On the surface it's a cute story but something about how Mother and children communicate doesn't sit with me well - there are no boundaries or consequences.