Adam Hargreaves

Adam Hargreaves

  • 5 stars across 32 books
It all started with a tickle. Roger Hargreaves' son Adam asked him what a tickle looked like. In response, Roger drew a small orange man with extraordinarily long arms that could reach anywhere and tickle anyone. The idea that a tickle could be a character in its own right sparked an idea in Roger's mind. Roger was a successful copywriter but he wanted to do something that would enable him to work from home and spend more time with his four children. He wondered if he could make a living writing and illustrating children's books so he wrote the first Mr Men titles: Mr Tickle, Mr Greedy, Mr Happy, Mr Nosey, Mr Sneeze and Mr Bump.

The books were an instant hit and Roger went on to create many more Mr Men and Little Miss characters. What Roger really wanted was to make children laugh. Mr Silly was his favourite Mr Men story and, according to his family, encapsulates his humour most closely. Sadly Roger passed away in 1988, but his son Adam took over the series, introducing new characters and exciting new adventures. Roger once said, `I feel very happy to think that when the Mr Men and Little Misses are 100 years old, their readers will always be five.'
8th February 2018

Mr. Bump

The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years! Poor Mr Bump just cannot st... MoreMr. Bump

(12 reviews) Review
22nd February 2018

My Book about Me by Mr Silly: A World Book Day Title

The Mr Men have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and fu... MoreMy Book about Me by Mr Silly: A World Book Day Title

(12 reviews) Review
25th April 2017

Doctor Who: Dr. Twelfth (Roger Hargreaves)

The greatest mash-up in the entire Whoniverse is here! Doctor Who meets Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men in this new series of s... MoreDoctor Who: Dr. Twelfth (Roger Hargreaves)

(9 reviews) Review
8th February 2018

Mr. Greedy

The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years! Mr Greedy liked to eat! In ... MoreMr. Greedy

(8 reviews) Review
8th February 2018

Mr. Good

The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years! Mr Good is very good. He al... MoreMr. Good

(5 reviews) Review
8th May 2014

Little Miss Whoops

Little Miss Whoops is always having accidents. One day she is visiting her brother, Mr Bump when disaster strikes! Th... MoreLittle Miss Whoops

(4 reviews) Review
25th April 2017

Doctor Who: Dr. Fourth (Roger Hargreaves)

The greatest mash-up in the entire Whoniverse is here! Doctor Who meets Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men in this new series of s... MoreDoctor Who: Dr. Fourth (Roger Hargreaves)

(1 review) Review
7th March 2019

Doctor Who: The 13 Doctors Collection

The greatest mash-up in the entire Whoniverse is here! Join all thirteen Doctors - from Dr. First to the brand-new ... MoreDoctor Who: The 13 Doctors Collection

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30th May 2019

Mr. Men Adventure with Minibeasts

Little Miss Tiny has lost her thimble and she needs help to find it. Who better than Little Miss Inventor with her shrin... MoreMr. Men Adventure with Minibeasts

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Mr. Noisy and the Silent Night

Poor Mr Quiet doesn't look forward to Christmas. It's just too noisy for him. Noisy crackers, noisy carol singers, a noi... MoreMr. Noisy and the Silent Night

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