Mr. Greedy

What do our readers think of Mr. Greedy? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy Mr. Greedy's silly character, enormous meals and funny adventure, and they like the clear lesson about not being greedy. Some children may find the story's comments about food and body size uncomfortable.

What does the Pageticker team say about Mr. Greedy?

Mr Greedy is a great book with bold illustrations, comic exaggeration and simple storytelling that make Mr. Greedy an excellent read aloud.

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What is Mr. Greedy about?

Mr. Greedy loves to eat! One day, his insatiable appetite leads him to a giant's castle filled with enormous food. But when the giant catches him, Mr. Greedy learns a valuable lesson about moderation and the consequences of overindulgence.

About the author

Roger Hargreaves was a British author and illustrator best known for creating the much-loved Mr. Men and Little Miss books. His colourful characters, like Mr. Tickle and Little Miss Sunshine, have entertained children all over the world. Roger enjoyed making stories that were fun, easy to read, and full of imagination.

Discussion ideas around Mr. Greedy

Mr. Greedy's choices: What do you think makes Mr. Greedy want to eat so much, and how do his choices affect what happens to him?

The giant's feast: Which enormous food would you most like to see at the giant's castle, and how would you decide when you had eaten enough?

A lesson about moderation: What does the story suggest about having too much of something, and can you think of other things that are best enjoyed in moderation?

Fairness and kindness: Do you think the giant treats Mr. Greedy fairly? What might have been a kinder way to help him change?

How pictures tell the story: How do the illustrations show that Mr. Greedy's appetite is enormous, and which picture makes you laugh or wonder most?