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The greatest mash-up in the entire Whoniverse is here!
Dr. First stars William Hartnell's First Doctor on an amazing adventure through time and space, written and illustrated by Adam Hargreaves.
34 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2017
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Adam Hargreaves
346 books48 followersAdam Hargreaves is an English author and illustrator. The son of Roger Hargreaves, he continues his father's popular Mr. Men series of children's books. Hargreaves also served as inspiration for the series. When at the age of six he asked his father "What does a tickle look like?", Roger used that question to create the first book, Mr. Tickle.
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December 30, 2019
It's such a long time since I've ventured into the world of the Mr Men, but I'm glad I did. This is excellent. The story itself isn't brilliant, but to be fair there aren't that many pages for it to be so. The way it's written you can hear William Hartnell, and isn't that what any book is supposed to achieve. I'll read more, and so should you dear reader.
December 7, 2017
A Tale of Dr Grumpy
7 December 2017 - Adelaide
How cute is this – merging Mr Men with Doctor Who. Well, I won't necessarily suggest that this is the first time I have seen something like this since it is sort of like Bruno Vincent's Five have all grown up series. Actually I have discovered a few of these style of books around of late, including a collection of Ladybird Books that had some very distinctive adult themes. As for these Mr Men/Doctor Who crossovers, well, I was looking around this specialist science-fiction bookshop, spotted them sitting near the counter. Obviously I had to give it a second look, and upon realising what they actually were, decided to grab a couple.
Well, you could consider this to be a version of Mr Grumpy, but unlike the Mr Men books upon which this one is based, the First Doctor (or Dr. First) doesn't change his tune at the end. Then again that has a lot to do with it being the First Doctor that we are dealing with, and one of the things that seem to stand out was that he was particularly grumpy. Well, no, not really, because the few that I have seen (thanks to the being saved from the BBC's deleting policy back in the early Sixties) he didn't seem all that grumpy – deceitful yes, but bot grumpy.
Anyway, this is a story about how the Tardis breaks down (but then again when doesn't it break down) so he is forced to land on a place that he doesn't like all that much – Earth. In fact he seems to land in a period that he doesn't particularly like all that much – the late 60s. However, it seems that Susan, his granddaughter, is quite enamoured with the period and disappears. This poses a problem because then the Doctor has to go and look for her, and in doing so encounters some of his old friends, who aren't really all that friendly. So, the Doctor saves the day, in a rather amusing way, and he then is off again to, well, be grumpy.
Yeah, this was pretty cool, and it wasn't all that pricey as well. Mind you, I wouldn't but it down in the same category as Five give up the Booze, namely because while it is clearly based on Doctor Who, and created in the format of the Mr Men Books (and in fact the author, Alan Hagreaves, happens to be Roger's son), it is actually quite accessible for children. In a way it is one of those clever books that can actually span multiple age groups, especially those like me who grew up on a diet of Mr Men and Dr Who. Oh, and it is pretty amusing on top of that as well.
7 December 2017 - Adelaide
How cute is this – merging Mr Men with Doctor Who. Well, I won't necessarily suggest that this is the first time I have seen something like this since it is sort of like Bruno Vincent's Five have all grown up series. Actually I have discovered a few of these style of books around of late, including a collection of Ladybird Books that had some very distinctive adult themes. As for these Mr Men/Doctor Who crossovers, well, I was looking around this specialist science-fiction bookshop, spotted them sitting near the counter. Obviously I had to give it a second look, and upon realising what they actually were, decided to grab a couple.
Well, you could consider this to be a version of Mr Grumpy, but unlike the Mr Men books upon which this one is based, the First Doctor (or Dr. First) doesn't change his tune at the end. Then again that has a lot to do with it being the First Doctor that we are dealing with, and one of the things that seem to stand out was that he was particularly grumpy. Well, no, not really, because the few that I have seen (thanks to the being saved from the BBC's deleting policy back in the early Sixties) he didn't seem all that grumpy – deceitful yes, but bot grumpy.
Anyway, this is a story about how the Tardis breaks down (but then again when doesn't it break down) so he is forced to land on a place that he doesn't like all that much – Earth. In fact he seems to land in a period that he doesn't particularly like all that much – the late 60s. However, it seems that Susan, his granddaughter, is quite enamoured with the period and disappears. This poses a problem because then the Doctor has to go and look for her, and in doing so encounters some of his old friends, who aren't really all that friendly. So, the Doctor saves the day, in a rather amusing way, and he then is off again to, well, be grumpy.
Yeah, this was pretty cool, and it wasn't all that pricey as well. Mind you, I wouldn't but it down in the same category as Five give up the Booze, namely because while it is clearly based on Doctor Who, and created in the format of the Mr Men Books (and in fact the author, Alan Hagreaves, happens to be Roger's son), it is actually quite accessible for children. In a way it is one of those clever books that can actually span multiple age groups, especially those like me who grew up on a diet of Mr Men and Dr Who. Oh, and it is pretty amusing on top of that as well.
February 19, 2023
"Good Morning, Grandfather," said Susan."
I loved that two British icons have come together and ever since I have got my own copy of the books, I always try to read at least once a year. The continuation of things isn't perfect, I didnt think Susan ever meet the cybermen on screen but I'm not completely certain. However, I did liked that the cybermen were included as it felt quite a nostalgic nod to his era. It was a quick read but I enjoyed it.
I loved that two British icons have come together and ever since I have got my own copy of the books, I always try to read at least once a year. The continuation of things isn't perfect, I didnt think Susan ever meet the cybermen on screen but I'm not completely certain. However, I did liked that the cybermen were included as it felt quite a nostalgic nod to his era. It was a quick read but I enjoyed it.
November 22, 2017
I'm so happy that these exist!
I adored the Mr. Men series growing up, whilst also being a big fan of Doctor Who I was intrigued when these series of books were announced.
A quick fun read that enraptures The First Doctor's era, I was always going to love it.
I just wonder what William Hartnell would make of it all?
I adored the Mr. Men series growing up, whilst also being a big fan of Doctor Who I was intrigued when these series of books were announced.
A quick fun read that enraptures The First Doctor's era, I was always going to love it.
I just wonder what William Hartnell would make of it all?
April 25, 2017
What a cute read. I love that they have done this for doctor who fans and soon to be.
June 28, 2017
A cute Mr Men book Doctor Who style :). A quick fun read for any fan of the Doctor.
February 12, 2018
The Doctor is irritated when he can't find his granddaughter Susan after landing on Earth and he has to face the Cybermen. Cute, fun book
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May 26, 2017
Dr. First is in a bad mood, not in the least because he has just been confronted by a pair of flairs and the term "groovy", but also Susan-his granddaughter-has gotten herself lost in the big drug-den and free-love centre that was 1960s London.
Not only that! But, ah! it's the Cybermen and they're not here to pose on Abbey Road. It's up to Dr. First to find Susan and rid swinging sixties London of these tinfoil troublemakers.
Just look at his shoes and you will see that Dr. First means business. There will be frowns, there will be adventure, there may even be a cat.
But the REAL question here is; would you rather take over the world or dance?
Not only that! But, ah! it's the Cybermen and they're not here to pose on Abbey Road. It's up to Dr. First to find Susan and rid swinging sixties London of these tinfoil troublemakers.
Just look at his shoes and you will see that Dr. First means business. There will be frowns, there will be adventure, there may even be a cat.
But the REAL question here is; would you rather take over the world or dance?
June 28, 2020
This was SO much fun to read to the girls! Introducing them to "Doctor Who" in this way was fun and cool. I had to explain how the first Doctor is a little grumpy, and then I attempted to explain what a hippie is--they laughed so hard at that.
April 26, 2017
Really funny, really nostalgic. Loved this!
April 9, 2018
Se lit rapidement à l’image de la série monsieur et madame.
Drôle, même pour une non fan de la série comme moi.
Drôle, même pour une non fan de la série comme moi.
June 27, 2021
A sweet nostalgic novelty book for the Whovian who has everything. This is my second book in the Mr Men 2017 offshoot series, a fact I am sure the meticulous Dr First would not approve of.
In this short adventure, Dr First must search for his wayward granddaughter Susan, confronting Cybermen and (shudder) hippies along the way.
It's all a bit of an exaggeration on the First Doctor's tendency to be huffy and austere, which he was to begin with. Thankfully he mellowed with age (and regeneration). As a light caricature, Dr First suits most people's views on the original Doctor but also gives him a recognisable sense of humour at the end.
I didn't expect him to go up against sightseeing Cybermen but it certainly gave Dr First something to do aside from TARDIS repairs and tracking down Susan.
All in all, for a kid-friendly introduction to the Doctor's first personality, it is quite endearing. I recommend Dr First to fellow Whovians who cherish the Mr Men and Little Miss books.
In this short adventure, Dr First must search for his wayward granddaughter Susan, confronting Cybermen and (shudder) hippies along the way.
It's all a bit of an exaggeration on the First Doctor's tendency to be huffy and austere, which he was to begin with. Thankfully he mellowed with age (and regeneration). As a light caricature, Dr First suits most people's views on the original Doctor but also gives him a recognisable sense of humour at the end.
I didn't expect him to go up against sightseeing Cybermen but it certainly gave Dr First something to do aside from TARDIS repairs and tracking down Susan.
All in all, for a kid-friendly introduction to the Doctor's first personality, it is quite endearing. I recommend Dr First to fellow Whovians who cherish the Mr Men and Little Miss books.
May 27, 2021
A disappointing start to this series. William Hartwell is probably difficult to depict in cartoon form, but neither the illustration nor the text (not that the Doctor says very much) captures the essence of the first Doctor. The story really ought to feature the daleks but for some bizarre reason it has Troughton-era cybermen.
November 24, 2018
Dr. First is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Adam Hargreaves and is a part of the Doctor Who Meets Mr Men and Little Miss series, which tells a story about the First Doctor, his granddaughter Susan and their adventures on 1960s Earth where they encounter the Cybermen. Today is National Dr Who/T.A.R.D.I.S. Day (23 November) and I thought it would be apropos to read this today.
The text is rather simple and straightforward. Hargreaves aptly captured the essence of the First Doctor's cantankerous nature fairly well. The illustrations are a perfect combination between the Doctor Who and the Mr Men and Little Miss universes. The First Doctor depicted really looks like William Hartnell from the Mr Men and Little Miss universe.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. The story opens with the T.A.R.D.I.S. malfunctioning, and the First Doctor is forced to land on Earth – more specifically the United Kingdom in the 1960s while repairing it. After a while, the Doctor became concern to the whereabouts of his granddaughter Susan and goes out looking for her. The Doctor then confronts Cybermen and scarier still – hippies!
All in all, Dr. First is a wonderful children's book about the First Doctor and the perfect amalgamation of Dr. Who and the Mr Men and Little Miss universes.
The text is rather simple and straightforward. Hargreaves aptly captured the essence of the First Doctor's cantankerous nature fairly well. The illustrations are a perfect combination between the Doctor Who and the Mr Men and Little Miss universes. The First Doctor depicted really looks like William Hartnell from the Mr Men and Little Miss universe.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. The story opens with the T.A.R.D.I.S. malfunctioning, and the First Doctor is forced to land on Earth – more specifically the United Kingdom in the 1960s while repairing it. After a while, the Doctor became concern to the whereabouts of his granddaughter Susan and goes out looking for her. The Doctor then confronts Cybermen and scarier still – hippies!
All in all, Dr. First is a wonderful children's book about the First Doctor and the perfect amalgamation of Dr. Who and the Mr Men and Little Miss universes.
July 18, 2018
Review first published on My Blog.
I can't remember if I had the Mr. Men/Little Miss books when I was little but I definitely remember reading them to my younger brothers when they were little and really enjoying them. I was very happy when I was able to find them to read to my children. Imagine my absolute delight when I found this mash-up of them with Doctor Who! (Seriously, anyone who knows me knows my love of Doctor Who) I admit to not being as familiar with the older generation of Doctors as I am with the new series (starting with 9) but I have seen a bit of them as I was growing up and as my kids have been enjoying them as well as the newer stuff.
For Dr. First, I remember this Doctor as being a gruff curmudgeon and this book delightfully captured that in true Mr. Men style.
I can't remember if I had the Mr. Men/Little Miss books when I was little but I definitely remember reading them to my younger brothers when they were little and really enjoying them. I was very happy when I was able to find them to read to my children. Imagine my absolute delight when I found this mash-up of them with Doctor Who! (Seriously, anyone who knows me knows my love of Doctor Who) I admit to not being as familiar with the older generation of Doctors as I am with the new series (starting with 9) but I have seen a bit of them as I was growing up and as my kids have been enjoying them as well as the newer stuff.
For Dr. First, I remember this Doctor as being a gruff curmudgeon and this book delightfully captured that in true Mr. Men style.
September 11, 2020
Wow!
I was delighted, simply delighted, to find a series of Mister Men Doctor Who books. What a wonderful idea! How nice it is to share the Doctor Who random with your young children and students in class.
I've enjoyed several of them so far, and although not all of them have perfect plotlines, they are very good. I also love how accurately they depict the different doctors and their companions. They are made with love and humour, and I can highly recommend them. This particular book, Doctor First, is one of the best I've read so far. The Doctor is delightfully grumpy and clever, which pretty much sums up the character portrayed by William Hartnell. A delightful book. I'm glad I bought it!
I was delighted, simply delighted, to find a series of Mister Men Doctor Who books. What a wonderful idea! How nice it is to share the Doctor Who random with your young children and students in class.
I've enjoyed several of them so far, and although not all of them have perfect plotlines, they are very good. I also love how accurately they depict the different doctors and their companions. They are made with love and humour, and I can highly recommend them. This particular book, Doctor First, is one of the best I've read so far. The Doctor is delightfully grumpy and clever, which pretty much sums up the character portrayed by William Hartnell. A delightful book. I'm glad I bought it!
December 30, 2017
Captures William Hartnell's Doctor perfectly
Though read cover to cover in a minute or two, this little book carried the feeling of those first Hartnell episodes so well that it stirred all manner of warm and fuzzy memories of watching them with my mother when I was a very, very small child.
Doctor Who nostalgia, Mr Men nostalgia and some smile-worthy whimsy. Definitely worth it for the feelings.
Though read cover to cover in a minute or two, this little book carried the feeling of those first Hartnell episodes so well that it stirred all manner of warm and fuzzy memories of watching them with my mother when I was a very, very small child.
Doctor Who nostalgia, Mr Men nostalgia and some smile-worthy whimsy. Definitely worth it for the feelings.
January 2, 2019
Hargreaves' beautiful new version for children and Whovians alike of the travels of "that mysterious adventurer in all time and space" aptly kicks off with Doctor First (and his frown, he, he, very clever) searching for his lost grandaughter. In his search through 1960s London, he faces hippies, a fake alien (a cat), and true aliens (Cybermen). This book is both truthful to the series and to the Hargreaves style and sense of humour... a truly timey-wimey meeting.
July 5, 2020
Pretty damn charming, lots of fun to read to my two year old who ran off with it shortly after I was done. The nerd in me needs to point out that Susan never met the Cybermen but that’s a forgivable error.
June 18, 2018
This was so cute. The Doctor is in a bad mood, which is made even worse after he loses Susan, and then throw in some Cybermen. It was really funny, and though I’m way above the age range of the book, I did really enjoy it.
January 27, 2020
Doctor Who purists may not approve of this playful rewriting of the programme’s origin story. There’s no denying, however, that the characters are beautifully drawn – from Susan, to William Hartnell’s cantankerous purple and grey Doctor, to the jiving, sports mascot, continuity-defying Cybermen!
April 12, 2020
What a hoot! The hubs and I are finally reading this series I bought for him at Xmas. Both of us being Whovians, and me being a librarian and fond of the quirky “Little Mr./Miss/Ms.” series, we are amused.
April 12, 2017
AMAZING!!
April 25, 2017
Knocking a mark off this one for inaccuracy of (still hilariously funny) cybermen.
April 28, 2017
Good fun. Most of childhood (and adulthood) in one little book :) Now to the next 3 :)
April 29, 2017
What happens when Doc meets pop music? Read and find out.
May 26, 2017
Colourful and charming and a special favourite at bedtime!
June 1, 2017
These Dr./Mr. crossover books are awesome! Once again I chortled, I laughed out loud, I demand more! I may even get the Doctors I don't have any particular fondness for. That's how amusing these are.
June 15, 2017
Doctor Who has been fun since the beginning and this one was a cute different take on that one. Giggle.
June 26, 2017
This idea is one of the best things ever. It you have even a passing fondness for The Doctor, read these, you will not be disappointed. (Also, it will only take you a few minutes.)
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