© Mr MenMr. Calm, Little Miss Brave? Mr Men and Little Miss books turn 50 in 2021 and to celebrate the general public have been asked to choose the new characters.
This year the Mr Men and Little Miss books turn 50 years old and to celebrate this milestone anniversary, the general public have been asked to choose the new additions for the very first time. The winners will be turned into the next books.
We've all grown up with the books or read them to our children, so the opportunity to help shape the world and choose its next characters is so exciting!
Alastair McHarrie, Sanrio Licensing Director, commented in the press release: "The Mr. Men Little Miss 50th Anniversary in 2021 provides an opportunity to reflect on the role the brand has played for many generations of kids and adults across the world. Our celebrations will lead with two new characters chosen by our fans joining our family of well-loved characters and we can't wait to see which two get the winning vote."
© Mr MenLittle miss kind mr men and little miss vote 50th anniversary
There are five new characters to discover and vote for; Mr. Calm with his inner sense of zen, Little Miss Brave with the heart of a lion, Mr. Brilliant and his can-do attitude, Little Miss Energy filled with zest, and Little Miss Kind who always puts others first.
You can find out more about the contenders on the voting page. Voting is open until 31 March and the results will be announced later in the year.
A Mr. Men Little Miss book is sold every 2½ seconds worldwide. The iconic British books have been a staple for generations, ever since the late Roger Hargreaves created and published Mr. Tickle back in 1971. It sold a million copies in just three years. now there are over 90 beloved characters!
© Mr MenMr calm mr men and little miss vote 50th anniversary
Adam Hargreaves, son of the original creator said in the press release: "It's amazing to see people are still connecting to the books after 50 years, they have always been about getting people to relate with the unique characters and identify the different traits of their own personalities, so it's great to involve the fans and let them help shape the next 50 years of Mr. Men."
VOTE HERE for your favourite. Voting closes on the 31 March.
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