Little Miss Bossy

What do our readers think of Little Miss Bossy? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children respond to the colourful characters, magical boots and silly surprises. They also enjoy the simple story and its clear lesson about treating others kindly.

What does the Pageticker team say about Little Miss Bossy?

Little Miss Bossy: classic Roger Hargreaves, probably due a rename. Bold colours, brisk storytelling and a character whose enormous personality causes wonderfully comic trouble and raises a question on the difference between being confident and simply telling everyone else what to do.

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What is Little Miss Bossy about?

Little Miss Bossy loves to tell everyone what to do, but her bossy ways lead to trouble. When Wilfred the Wizard casts a spell on her, she embarks on a journey to change her ways and learn the importance of kindness and cooperation.

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 Little Miss Bossy

Bossy or helpful?: What is the difference between telling someone what to do and helping them make a choice?

The magic boots: Why do you think Wilfred the Wizard uses magic boots to teach Little Miss Bossy a lesson?

Feelings and friendship: How might the other characters feel when Little Miss Bossy keeps giving orders, and what could she do to make things better?

A better way to speak: What polite words could Little Miss Bossy use instead of ordering people about?

Being a leader: What makes someone a good leader, and how could Little Miss Bossy use her strong personality in a kinder way?