Mr. Men Books in Order
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The Mr. Men series, created by Roger Hargreaves and published between 1971 and 2003, consists of 40 books featuring a collection of characters each representing a single personality trait or quality, such as Mr. Happy or Mr. Tidy. The stories are intended for young readers and presented in a simple, humorous style with bold, brightly coloured illustrations. Each narrative focuses on a character's defining trait and the situations that arise from it, set in imaginative locations reflecting the character's nature. The series emphasizes playful exploration of individuality and is known for its easy-to-read narratives. While Hargreaves was the original creator, later books included contributions from other authors and illustrators. The series has been translated into 20 languages and has sold more than 85 million copies worldwide.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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1971 · Roger Hargreaves
Mr. Tickle is the first book in the Mr. Men series by Roger Hargreaves, published on August 10, 1971. The story features the titular character, an…
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Mr Happy was fat and round, and happy. When he meets Mr Miserable, the most miserable person in the world, Mr Happy wonders if he can make him happy…
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Buy on Amazon1972 · Roger Hargreaves
Mr Small was very small, probably the smallest person the reader has ever seen, or perhaps the smallest person never seen, because he was so small he…
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This collection includes Mr. Bounce, whose spring in his step has deserted him and who wonders if heavy boots can lift his spirits; a boy named Jack,…
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Mr. Lazy lives a quiet and sleepy life until Mr. Bustle and Mr. Busy attempt to rouse him from his slumber. His peaceful routine is disrupted by…
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1978 · Roger Hargreaves
The Mr. Men series is a collection of children's books created by Roger Hargreaves. The first 39 books were written and illustrated by Hargreaves…
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Mr. Funny goes to the circus, where he sees elephants, jugglers, clowns, and a fire-eater. Vocabulary words are included in the pictures.
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Mr. Nosey's curiosity about everything and everybody is always getting him into trouble. The book includes labeled illustrations and questions asking…
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Mr. Sneeze calls upon Mr. Strong to save Shivertown from disaster. The book includes labelled pictures and a vocabulary list.
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Mr. Happy has a grand time with his friends at the seaside, even though their characteristic traits are quite different from his own. The book…
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Mr. Chatterbox was one of those people who simply could not stop talking. He talked to anybody and everybody about anything and everything, going on…
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1981 · Roger Hargreaves
Mr. Silly and his friends come to help Farmer Plough on the farm, but they do not accomplish what they set out to do. The book includes word lists…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Adam Hargreaves
Mr. Greedy discovers that his large size can be useful when he helps Mr. Snooty close overstuffed suitcases by sitting on them, leading him to start…
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The Mr Men are going on a trip to the moon, though only those who can fit in a space suit and helmet can go. The story raises the question of whether…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Roger Hargreaves
A boy named Jack goes on a wild adventure with Mr. Daydream, all without leaving his desk.
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Little Miss Curious is curious about everything, so it is no surprise that she becomes very curious when she hears about a child's tooth being taken…
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Long-armed Mr. Tickle takes advantage of a sunny day by tickling his friends in the park. Vocabulary words are listed on each page.
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Mr Cheerful always woke up in a cheerful mood, with a bright sunny smile on his face, and was one of the most cheerful people one is ever likely to…
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Mr. Cool is a character introduced in 2003 as part of a new series of Mr. Men books written by Adam Hargreaves, who took over the franchise following…
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Mr. Good is a character introduced in 2003 as part of a new series of Mr. Men books written by Adam Hargreaves, following the death of his father,…
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Mr. Greedy is a children's book by Roger Hargreaves, part of the Mr. Men series, featuring a character whose large appetite leads him to consume…
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Mr. Greedy's shopping list is so long that he has trouble carrying his groceries home. The book includes questions about the text and lists of the…
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Mr. Nobody is a special Mr. Men story created by Roger Hargreaves in 1984. It was one of two special stories produced during that period, alongside…
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Mr. Quiet is afraid of loud noises, a big problem since he lives in Loudland. One day he receives a letter from Mr. Happy inviting him to Happyland,…
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Mr. Rude is a character introduced in 2003 as part of a new series of Mr. Men books written by Adam Hargreaves, who took over the franchise following…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Roger Hargreaves
Mr Funny lives in a teapot and drives a car that looks like a shoe. He likes nothing better than making other people laugh.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Mr. Men books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Mr. Tickle”.
How many books are in the Mr. Men series?
We list 55 books by Roger Hargreaves , published between 1971–2015.
Where can I buy the Mr. Men books?
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