Little Miss Sunshine
By Roger Hargreaves
Pageticker community rating
Average score: 4.9
From 10 readers
What do our readers think of Little Miss Sunshine? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children enjoy Little Miss Sunshine's cheerful character, the silly world of Miseryland and the idea that happiness can spread. Some children find the story quite simple and less funny than other Mr Men and Little Miss books, but they still like its warm message and easy-to-read style.
What does the Pageticker team say about Little Miss Sunshine?
Little Miss Sunshine is classic Roger Hargreaves: bright, brisk and cheerfully bonkers, with a simple idea that lands neatly for young children. As the fourth Little Miss book, it sends its relentlessly sunny heroine into Miseryland to show that kindness and laughter can change the mood of a whole community. The message is rather direct, but the bold illustrations, playful place names and upbeat humour make this a winning choice for shared reading.
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What is Little Miss Sunshine about?
Little Miss Sunshine, always cheerful and full of smiles, stumbles upon Miseryland—a place where gloom prevails and laughter is forbidden. Determined to spread joy, she sets out to transform the land and its inhabitants. Through her kindness and optimism, Little Miss Sunshine teaches the importance of happiness and the power of a positive attitude.
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 Sunshine
A Sunny Personality: What do you think makes Little Miss Sunshine stay cheerful, even when she arrives in Miseryland?
Miseryland: How would you describe Miseryland, and what might make a place feel gloomy or joyful?
Changing Feelings: What does Little Miss Sunshine do to help the people around her feel different, and which ideas might work in real life?
Kindness and Happiness: Can one cheerful person really brighten everyone else's day? Talk about a time when someone's kindness changed your mood.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2018
First published
1981
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