The idea that a tickle could be a character in its own right sparked an idea in Roger's mind. In response, Roger drew a small orange man with extraordinarily long arms that could reach anywhere and tickle anyone. Roger Hargreaves' son Adam asked him what a tickle looked like. What Roger really wanted was to make children laugh, which is probably why his own favourite character is Mr Silly. The books were an instant hit and Roger went on to create many more Mr Men and Little Miss characters. Mr Tickle was soon joined by Mr Greedy, Mr Happy, Mr Nosey, Mr Sneeze and Mr Bump.

Mr Tickle, the first of the Mr Men, was born.

Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. What Roger really wanted was to make children laugh, which is probably why his own favourite character is Mr Silly.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 by taking him to Happyland. Have you met them all? It all started with a tickle. 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 by taking him to Happyland.

Mr happy by roger hargreaves