He spent a year working in his father's laundry and dry-cleaning business before starting out in advertising. My son and daughter in law hadn't heard of the complete library, what a wonderful way to teach children about emotions and feelings. The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. This is the story of Mr Uppity and how Mr Uppity finish this story not quite so uppity as at the beginning of the story.

Hargreaves was born in a private hospital at 201 Bath Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, England, to Alfred Reginald and Ethel Mary Hargreaves, and grew up in High Lees, 703 Halifax Road, also in Cleckheaton, outside of which there now is a commemorative plaque. When the people of Tiddletown decided that Mr Nosey was becoming much too nosey, they decide to teach him a lesson. We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child.The pocket size of the slipcase makes it perfect to be enjoyed by young children when you're out and about – it's easy to pop into a bag for entertainment on the go.

But when Mrs Crumb and Mr Bacon have had enough of Mr Noisy's noisiness, Mrs Crumb comes up with plan to teach Mr Noisy how to be quiet. When he meets Mr Miserable, the most miserable person in the world, Mr Happy wonders if he can make him happy by taking him to Happyland. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.The books were an instant hit and Roger went on to create many more Mr Men and Little Miss characters which have been delighting children and adults for generations.

The storybooks are made of robust board, and their small size and sturdy pages makes them perfect for young children to hold and play with, so they can explore the brightly-coloured images and turn the pages themselves.

We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. So when the zoo was closed because all the animals had colds, the zookeeper could count on Mr Funny to cheer them up. So when he stumbled across a cave on a walk one day and starts to explore, what should he find but food?