![]() He created stories short enough that it could be easily read in five minutes. In the 1970s early Roger Hargreaves wished to spend the best time at home with his and his thoughts turned towards books writing and illustrating for children. Roger began writing on his Mr Men book with the title Mr Tickle inspired by the innocent question from his son Adam and it was the time when Roger Hargreaves was working in an advertising firm in London. Today in his honor, there is a plaque in Cleckheaton outside the building. Roger Hargreaves grew up in High Lees at 703 Halifax Road. There were starting problems as usual in finding a publisher, but once his books on Mr Men series were released they were sold instantly. This resulted in him writing six stories and he added in 1974 by rebranding as Mr Men and this gained popularity globally. ![]() He also added that he was lazy to pen down a big novel, so preferred writing short stories. Hargreaves lacked the art formal training and to keep it simple he drew different looking figures. ![]() Roger wished to become a cartoonist, but he initiated his career as began as a children’s writer and published his first book Mr Tickle. ![]()
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