The first Mr Men book (1971 15p) by A Fabbri Book
The Mr Men’s first series in 1971, started with Mr Tickle, Mr
Greedy,
Mr Happy, Mr Nosey, Mr Sneeze, Mr Bump and Mr Snow.
The Second series started in 1972, with Mr Messy, Mr Topsy-Turvy,
Mr Silly, Mr Uppity, Mr Small, Mr DayDream
Next in 1976 14) Mr Forgetful all the way up to 26) Mr Strong
From 1976- 1990 it went up to (27) Mr Grumpy to (39) Mr Slow
The last four Mr Men books came after and are not drawn by Roger
Hargreaves- Mr Brave, Mr Grumble, Mr Perfect, Mr Cheerful.
The back cover of the first Mr Men books!
The book was later published by Thurman Publishing
I am very impressed with the strong logo for this company
Then the back cover showed the Mr Men... making you want to complete your collection!
I remember how excited I was when the new Mr Men arrived!
Inside the book was a cool Mr Men poster offer which I had..I don't now...boo..hoo!
In 1976 a new design was tried out for the Mr Men books!
A crossword puzzle was in the inside back cover
with words to be found refering to the Mr or Little Miss story!
Find 10 quiet things in the wordsearch..such as bubble!
Then the Mr Men were shown in order!
Mr Tickle being the first and at the end Mr Slow he was very slow in coming!
The back cover has been redrawn by Adam Hargreaves with the new Mr Men.
Mr Cheeky a new Mr Men by Adam Hargreaves.. inspired by Gemma Almond (aged 8)
who won the competition to design a Mr Man..this is only found in WH Smiths...it was for the 30 year birthday of the Mr Men.
Some of the money when you bought the book went to the charity -Children with Leukameia
Adam Hargreaves then brought out a new book series
with new adventures for the Mr Men.
12 Mr Men new stories to collect!
New Mr Men created by Adam are on the way!