the first Mr Men book, was released in 1971. Author Hargreaves said: 'It's always fun creating new characters to add to the series, although I've got a way to go to catch up with my dad.

Fancy yourself to be a Mr Fib or Little Miss Surprise? These oh-so-relatable characters are now represented in the beloved Mr Men and Little Miss universe that many of us grew up with. The two new ...

His dad, Roger, thought about how to answer and came up with Mr Tickle – the first Mr Men book, and the start of millions of Mr Men and Little Miss books, newspaper cartoons and animations.