![]() ![]() Sitting in his armchair in his small house at the other side of the wood, he laughed and laughed every time he thought about all the people he had tickled. The poor doctor, the poor butcher and the poor policeman are just some of the victims who befall Mr Tickle in classic Roger Hargreaves fashion! Sure, it’s a little dated but the story is just as funny as when it was first released. Best of all, our tickling protagonist and with his long arms finds himself above the law with no repercussions whatsoever. The premise of the story revolves around (obviously) Mr Tickle who goes around tickling people and generally making a hilarious nuisance of himself that had my children in hysterics. While not a new book, it is a reprint of this classic book which features Mr Tickle and his longer than long arms that are perfect for tickling. So here we are in 2021 with this beautifully presented book showcasing Mr Tickle with a stunning gold cover to celebrate its anniversary that is sure to draw the eyes of younger readers. – Roger Hargreaves, Mr Tickle 50th Anniversary He tickled the policeman on traffic duty at the crossroads in the middle of town. ![]() Who would have imagined that the Mr Men and Little Miss books were created over 50-years ago in 1971 by the legendary Roger Hargreaves and that 2021 is the anniversary of this popular children series? It just goes to show the popularity and longevity of this series… not to mention tickling! ![]()
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