Mr. Forgetful Book Review: A Mr. Men Classic About Remembering
Roger Hargreaves's Mr. Men story about absent-minded Mr. Forgetful and the important message he cannot remember. Story, lessons and age guide (3-7).
Water bottle left at school. Homework left on the dining table. If your child forgets things, they will recognise a friend in Mr. Forgetful.
In this Mr. Forgetful book review we look at the story, the pictures, the age it suits and the small lessons tucked inside this Mr. Men classic.
The short answer Mr. Forgetful is a children's picture book by Roger Hargreaves from the Mr. Men series, for ages 3-7. Absent-minded Mr. Forgetful tries to remember an important message he has to deliver, and as usual things do not go to plan. It is a funny, gentle way to talk about memory, patience and other people's quirks.
ISBN: 9780843174199
Mr. Forgetful book review: what the story is about
Mr. Forgetful struggles with even the simplest tasks, because he keeps forgetting what he is supposed to do.
The story follows him as he tries to remember an important message he has to deliver. As usual, things do not go as planned, and that is where the fun comes in.
Why children love it
This classic from the Mr. Men series is loved for its relatable humour, simple life lessons and cheerful pictures.
The main character, Mr. Forgetful, is known for his constant forgetfulness, and children enjoy being one step ahead of him.
The illustrations
The book is full of Roger Hargreaves's classic, playful pictures. Bold colours and simple shapes hold young children's attention.
Mr. Forgetful book for kids: what it teaches
It is a children's picture book for ages 3-7.
Memory
The story encourages children to think about remembering details.
Patience and empathy
Children learn to be patient and understanding about other people's quirks.
Memory game After the story, give your child a three-word "message" to deliver to another family member. It turns the book's lesson into a game.
About the author, Roger Hargreaves
Roger Hargreaves created the Mr. Men and Little Miss series. His simple but meaningful stories have been favourites with children around the world since the 1970s.
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Gift it right: Mr. Forgetful as a birthday gift
Mr. Men books are small, funny and suited to ages 3-7, which makes them easy books as birthday gifts for kids. And for a book about forgetting, a name label inside the cover is the perfect touch, so it never gets left behind at school.
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Frequently asked questions
What age is Mr. Forgetful for?
It is a children's picture book for ages 3-7.
Who wrote Mr. Forgetful?
Roger Hargreaves, creator of the Mr. Men and Little Miss series.
What does Mr. Forgetful teach kids?
It encourages memory, patience and empathy for other people's quirks.
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