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Little Miss Books #1

by Roger Hargreaves (Author & Illustrator), روجر هارجريفز (Author & Illustrator), أميرة أبو المجد (Translator)

Little Miss Bossy tells everyone what to do-until Wilfred the Wizard casts a spell on her.

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Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Humor, Short Stories, Kids, Fantasy

36 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Roger Hargreaves was a British cartoonist, illustrator and writer of children's books. He created the Mr. Men series, Little Miss series and Timbuctoo series, intended for young readers. The simple and humorous stories, with bold, brightly coloured illustrations, have sales of more than 85 million copies worldwide in 20 languages.

Reviews

[Ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved growing up with the Mr. Men books (which I kept) and thought I'd start collecting the Little Miss ones too, I plan to alternate between them during story time for my daughter.

It was actually quite cool seeing some of the Mr Men characters crop up in this story, the plot was endearing as Wilfred the Wizard had enough of Little Miss Bossy's daily rudeness.
The punchline was laugh out loud funny too!

[Calista · Rating 4 out of 5]

That crazy wizard strikes again. Everyone is so bossed around by Miss Bossy that they get upset. The wizard enchants her shoes and they make her march for miles each time she is bossy. She finally stops being bossy after the experience.

The nephew enjoyed this book. They are popular at our house.

I enjoy these stories too. I wasn't expecting enchanted shoes.

[Josh · Rating 1 out of 5]

When a little girl is bossy to her friends, a self-righteous magician punishes her by trapping her feet in magic boots that carry her on forced marches of 5 and 10 miles until her spirit breaks and she begs him to stop it. Her bossyness is replaced with lifelong trauma.

[Katy W · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can't help but wonder if she'd have been called Assertive if she'd been a Mr.

[Darlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

I needed to catch up on my reading goal. This book was available at the BookCrossing meeting today. So I grabbed it. I yelled at the two sweet little girls who wanted it, to get away, it was mine. But they called me 'Miss Bossy Pants.' Actually, that last part about the girls was a stretch of the truth. Actually, when their mom told them they should read it, they decided all the other picture books were more their speed. What girls wants to think of themselves as bossy?

So the pictures were cute. Mr. Wizard looked just like my dad!

Now, if the hint was true, that I am, indeed, a bossy person, those boots would not only cut down on that but maybe I could lose a pound or two? Think we could invent them?

BCID: 455-10435046

Thinking about this later... Why are the males in this series called Mr. Men meaning fully grown up yet the womyn children are called little miss making a lessor person than the male would be?

[Chantal ❤️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I use these book to help children identity personality traits in their peers. They will often Identify a persona with a friend in the class or at home.
It's a great conversation starter with kids!
Always helpful for talking about your feelings as well.
Like when "how does that make you feel when ...... does this? or do you like it when .... does this?"

[Rowena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read all the Little Miss and Mr Men books as a child. I loved the over the top characters and the simple bright illustrations.They made me laugh and taught me so many valuable lessons. I wish I still had my old copies:(

[mira · Rating 1 out of 5]

.... its not over yet

[Godzilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely, heartwarming tale of the punishment fitting the crime, and with a wonderful wizard named Wilfred as a bonus.

We all know a Little Miss Bossy, someone who just can't keep their opinions to themselves, and whose views are more important than anyone else's.

Wizard Wilfred's book of magic soon sets things right. Although the distance Little Miss Bossy is marched would indicate her reluctance to change her ways!

Having used the phrase bossy boots many times, my children were delighted to learn how it originated.

[Siobhan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ah, Mr Men and Little Miss, how wonderful you are!

These books made up so much of my childhood. No matter what I would go ahead and pick one up. I worked my way through them all a couple of times. Each one has a wonderful story for the child to engage with, each character being fun to read.

Everyone has a bias for their favourite character, yet every book is delightful.

[LUCY · Rating 5 out of 5]

very interesting for me

[Steven Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

She changes her ways through punishment and fear

[Melly · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wilfred the Wizard was the real control freak of the story, and you fuckin' know it.

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think discussing bullying should be a topic that is often discussed throughout the school year. I would read this book during morning meeting and after reading the book we can list the bossy/bullying actions. Student will provide ways to solve each issue. Example: A student is the line leader and pushes a classmate, so they can get in front. Instead student could tell their classmate that they are the line leader and would like to step in front.

[Alannah Clarke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved these Mr Men and Little Miss books. I remember getting them from my granny every week. There was so much from these simple characters, I remember filling my little bookshelf with all these books making sure I had got them all in right order. I wish I still had these books but somehow most of them got lost with many house moves or my mum gave the rest away. If I ever have kids, I will make sure they get the chance to experience these wonderful, colourful books.

[D'Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book teaches children that personality problems can be solved with magical items of clothing and that is not entirely accurate. Also, sometimes I like to stare at Little Miss Bossy's face and picture her mouth as a nose.

[Sulamit]

it is cool and amazing

[Shirley Revill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful books for storytimes with your children. Love them all.

[Les Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first of the little miss books in our family reading. An enjoyable time

[Hannah Lomax · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love all these books. Just thought I'd have a re-read

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute children’s book. Part of a set of Little Miss books I’ve purchased from Costco!

[Benny · Rating 1 out of 5]

another strong woman forced to change by the patriarchy

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I remember discovering these Little Miss books when I was a child. I don't know how many of them I read, but I do remember reading them in the store, patiently waiting for my parents to finish shopping. I don't think we actually purchased any of these books, but I was always excited to see a new one. The narratives are simple and the illustrations are colorful and cartoonish.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apparently, I was a bossy child as my mother bought this book for me. She would also nicely suggest I go read it periodically when I was being a pain. It is a good little story with a good moral, and perfect for kids learning to read on their own. Especially, when they are a bit bossy, apparently...

[Annabel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 'Mr Men' and 'Little Miss' books are so simple yet so effective. I love the way that all the characters are linked and how characters pop up in other stories!

The books are great for encouraging young children to read because they are interesting, have a variety of simple language and are short enough that young children don't get bored! Children love collecting all the characters too.

[τλιϓλ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very simple language and an amazing story, it's so nice the way they deal with bossy people, may be we can learn something from it, surely we aren't the wizard but we will be able to figure a way to deal with such kind of people. I enjoy it fully.

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Miss Bossy was a very bossy girl. She always bossed people around but when she got the shoes she said "take my shoes off" and they kept walking around. This magical one, he made her have the orange shoes. She was not happy. She was never happy. That's why she bossed people around. - age 6

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually am Little Miss Bossy!

[Patrick\ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun read-aloud series - with a moral.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lucy Van Pelt transforms into little Miss in this predictable yet enjoyable edition.