Mr. Silly

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

Children enjoy the bright pictures, funny noises and wonderfully muddled world, and many like imagining their own silly ideas. Some younger children find parts of the story or pictures a little confusing, but the playful humour keeps it fun to share.

What does the Pageticker team say about Mr. Silly?

Mr Silly is Roger Hargreaves at his most gloriously nonsensical, with blue grass, red leaves and animals making all the wrong noises. As the tenth Mr Men book, it delivers the series’ familiar mix of bold illustrations, simple storytelling and delightfully daft humour, while inviting children to imagine what might happen when ordinary rules are turned upside down. Some of the jokes will land best when shared aloud, making this a particularly good choice for playful story time.

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What is Mr. Silly about?

In Nonsenseland, where the grass is blue and the trees have red leaves, Mr Silly embarks on a quest to win the Nonsense Cup for the silliest idea. Along the way, he encounters animals that behave in the most unexpected ways, adding to the land's delightful absurdity. Mr Silly's adventure is a whimsical journey through a world where nothing is as it seems, and silliness reigns supreme.

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. Silly

A topsy-turvy world: What would you change if you could make one thing in your own world behave in a completely silly way?

What counts as silly?: Which idea in Nonsenseland seems the silliest to you, and what makes it funny?

Mr Silly’s imagination: How does Mr Silly see the world differently from people in an ordinary town?

Rules and surprises: Why can it be fun to break the usual rules in a story, even when rules are helpful in real life?

Inventing nonsense: Can you invent a new animal, object or game for Nonsenseland and explain what makes it nonsensical?