challenge and created this character. In 1971 Mr Tickle was published and along
with 7 other titles that year. The Little Miss Books took another ten years
to come about launching with Little Miss
Bossy in 1981. During those ten years the very memorable TV
animated series voiced by Dad's Army's Arthur
Lowe became an instant classic. Today there are over 100 titles in the Mr Men
and Little Miss series, a new animated
series too, this nearly 40 year old imagining
shows no sign of getting old.
Roger & Adam Hargreaves
Description:
Charles Roger Hargreaves (9 May 1935 – 11 September 1988) was an English author and illustrator of children's books, notably the Mr. Men and Little Miss series, intended for very young readers. He is Britain's third best-selling author, having sold more than 100 million books.
Hargreaves’s first Mr. Men book came when his son asked him what a tickle is, leading to the creation of Mr. Tickle in 1971. Since, Hargreaves has produced 46 Mr. Men books and 33 Little Miss books, including Mr. Bump, Mr. Uppity, and Little Miss Sunshine.
Roger passed away in 1988, but his son Adam continued writing and drawing Mr. Men and Little Miss characters with new stories.
We at The Animation Art Gallery have a strong bond with Mr. Men and it's authors. Adam Hargreaves joined us in the gallery to celebrate the 35th birthday of Mr. Men. See pictures and more about the event here.
We just love the Mr Men and Little Misses! We grew up reading the stories, and saw them come to life watching the animation.
Come visit us at the gallery to see our Mr. Men and Little Miss exhibit, and take a piece of your childhood home with you!
The Animation Art Gallery held a brilliant event celebrating the 35th Birthday of Mr. Men. Adam Hargreaves, son of Mr. Men creator Roger, joined us for the party. See photos and more from the event here.
Mr. Men began with the creation of Mr. Tickle in 1971. There are a total of 46 Mr. Men and 33 Little Miss stories. Each Mr. Men and Little Miss story introduces a new character with a dominant trait, which ultimately tells a moral lesson.
Mr. Men and Little Miss artwork makes great gifts for all ages!