Mr. Topsy-Turvy

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

Children enjoy the silly situations, upside-down behaviour and especially the chance to say Mr. Topsy-Turvy’s jumbled words aloud. A few children do not find it as funny or memorable as their favourite Mr. Men books.

What does the Pageticker team say about Mr. Topsy-Turvy?

Mr. Topsy-Turvy is the ninth Mr. Men book and a brilliantly silly celebration of doing things the wrong way round. Roger Hargreaves turns upside-down hats, backwards reading and jumbled speech into a lively wordplay adventure that works especially well when read aloud, though some children may need help following the deliberately muddled language.

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What is Mr. Topsy-Turvy about?

Mr. Topsy-Turvy is a peculiar fellow who does everything in reverse. He wears his hat upside down, reads books back to front, and even speaks with his words jumbled. His topsy-turvy ways cause confusion and chaos wherever he goes, leading to amusing situations that will delight young readers.

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. Topsy-Turvy

Doing Things Differently: Which of Mr. Topsy-Turvy’s unusual habits would you most like to try, and what might happen if you did?

Jumbled Words: How does the way Mr. Topsy-Turvy speaks change the way other characters behave?

Funny or Frustrating?: Why do you think some people find Mr. Topsy-Turvy’s actions funny while others might find them confusing?

Our Own Topsy-Turvy World: Imagine that everything in your town suddenly works backwards. What is the first thing you notice?