Mr. Men: The Big Match

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When the Mr Men and Little Miss decide to stage their own version of the World Cup, Mr Small is eager to join the team—though he worries he might be too small. With legendary saves from Mr Tickle and plenty of injury time from Mr Bump, this football game is unlike any other! The Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations series introduces children to various exciting occasions, including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and even a trip to the moon. These colorful adventures are perfect for children aged two and up, featuring bold illustrations and humorous stories that create an ideal storytime experience. Have you collected all the titles in this series? They include Mr Birthday, Little Miss Birthday, Mr Christmas, Little Miss Christmas, and many more, celebrating various festivities and events. The series began with Mr Tickle, inspired by a question from Roger Hargreaves' son Adam about what a tickle looked like. This led Roger to create Mr Tickle, who was soon joined by other beloved characters like Mr Greedy, Mr Happy, and Mr Bump. The books quickly became popular, as Roger aimed to make children laugh, which is why his favorite character is Mr Silly.