Little Miss Bad

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

Children enjoy the silly pranks, bold characters and clever way Little Miss Bad is caught, and many find the ending funny. Some children feel that her tricks are too extreme and dislike how badly she treats the other characters.

What does the Pageticker team say about Little Miss Bad?

Little Miss Bad brings classic Hargreaves mischief to the fore, with increasingly outrageous pranks and wonderfully bold illustrations. As the 32nd Little Miss book and one of Adam Hargreaves's early additions to the series, it delivers plenty of laughs while gently showing that being cheeky is less appealing when other people get hurt. Best enjoyed with an adult ready to chat about the difference between a harmless joke and unkind behaviour.

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What is Little Miss Bad about?

Little Miss Bad is known for her mischievous pranks, causing trouble for everyone she meets. From swapping Mr. Snooty's tennis racket with spaghetti to filling Little Miss Neat's house with water, her antics know no bounds. However, when Little Miss Sunshine devises a clever plan to reveal the culprit behind these tricks, Little Miss Bad faces the consequences of her actions and learns an important lesson about honesty and kindness.

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 Bad

Pranks and consequences: Which of Little Miss Bad's tricks seems funniest, and which one causes the biggest problem? What makes the difference?

A clever plan: How does Little Miss Sunshine work out what has happened, and what does this show about her?

Jokes or unkindness?: Where is the line between a funny joke and a prank that hurts someone? Can you think of an example?

Learning from mistakes: What do you think Little Miss Bad learns by the end of the story, and how could she show it?

Making amends: If you were Little Miss Bad, what could you do to make things better for the people affected by your tricks?