Little Miss Busy

Little Miss Books #22

by Roger Hargreaves

Little Miss Busy loved nothing more than to be hard at work! What happens when she decides to take a holiday?
The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Fantasy, Humor

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

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

[Calista · Rating 5 out of 5]

The nephew and I had so much fun reading this book together. We got the giggles and we both laughed riotously through the story. We start off with the look of Miss Busy. I love her, she is a big head and nose with glasses and hair in a tight bun. She has a lovely smile on her face. I love the way she looks, but it tickled the nephew and he got giggling, which is infectious and I got giggling.

Miss Busy loved to work and clean house from 3am till midnight. Horrible, a person needs more sleep than that. Anyway, she gets sick, of course she does. She hates not being busy. (She has some internal Kidney Fire, anyway). Dr. Make-you-well tells her she needs lots and lots of rest. We see a picture of her falling back on her bed and to show she is falling, Roger put two puffs of air flying out from under her. It looks like she is farting. My nephew saw that picture and he started laughing his head off and I was right there with him.

Mr. Strong, Mr. Greedy, and Mr. Nonsense come see her and each person tells her to rest and she falls back on the bed again looking like she is farting. My nephew died. We howled with laughter. Both his sister and his parents had to come in there and check on us. As soon as we finished, the nephew had to read it again to everyone and he laughed all over again and we were all rolling around. The nephew kept the book to read on his own again and you could hear him laughing at times during the day at the book. He got a real kick out of this one.

Needless to say, the nephew gave this 5 stars. I did too, but not for the same reason. I thought it was a better Little Miss story than others and I like Miss Busy. Nephew’s funny bone was contagious. I don’t know if was really that funny, but it was in the moment. The nephew said Miss Busy was busy farting, that's why she got her name. He got so tickled.

[Ljubezen]

found this while packing up some of my childhood books, it’s awfully relatable now :’)

[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.

[Johanna Florez · Rating 5 out of 5]

this had no right to be as funny as it was. she spends her week sick in bed planning the minute details of an international trip just to keep herself busy. she's just like me fr

[Les Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

More enjoyable little miss Family reads.

[Zara's Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roger Hargreaves is well known for his Mr Men series and then many years ago he wrote an accompanying series, Little Miss, which has also proven to be popular over the years. As with all of the books in this series Little Miss Busy is easy to read, has great pictures and is fun to partake of. In Little Miss Busy we’re introduced to a person who is happiest when she is constantly busy. However, Little Miss Busy finds herself unwell and restricted to lots of bed rest. Some of her friends come to see her but none of them would allow her to do anything but rest.

This book helps to teach us that whilst it’s good to be busy we must balance this with periods of rest so as to care for ourselves as best as possible.

[Artemis Crescent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everybody knows someone who is always busy, and can't imagine being anything else. You are probably that person yourself, or you used to be at some point. It's good to keep doing things - good things - and do them well. It's good to have purpose, to know what's what.

But remember to take a holiday once in a while! And resting from sickness is not the end of the world. Let others help you out. It's okay.

'Little Miss Busy' is a relatable Little Miss. Exaggerated, of course, but relatable. She is always on! She must do things and keep things in order, without a break, even when she is ill. She is happiest when she is organizing and getting on with practical matters!

Hilarious and clever stuff.

Final Score: 4/5

[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.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Daddy read this to me while I was in the hospital. It made me smile and feel better!

[τλιϓλ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story, working is nice and keeping things in a good way is perfect but we need to rest and day off every now and then ^_^

[Wilde Sky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Someone who tries to do too much learns to relax.

I thought this was a good short story for young children - but not quite as good as some of the others in the series.

[Alex · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not like this book because I do not like to be busy. I also did not like this book because Little Miss Busy was super busy.

[Shaun Winters · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t know that I am properly evaluating this book, given that I read it immediately after the horrendous book mentioned above. That book left a sour taste in my mouth. It made me instantly dislike some elements of this book. It felt that this book had no cohesive moral or plot. The main character wants to always be busy and is upset when she falls ill. She wants to keep doing, even when she has visitors. The book goes on like this and just seems to meander around being anything that you would expect about being busy and learning to relax. While the last page makes note of this, it just isn’t presented well through the story. This, however, isn’t a horrible story. I can see a child enjoying it and this is why it does not get the same rating as the above book. This would probably be a book I would recommend near the middle of the pact of books, if you were reading all of them. It seems like it would be enjoyable, but not one that would need to immediately be read.

[Bora · Rating 3 out of 5]

* twiddle one's thumbs 빈둥거리다

What? Miss Little Busy was sick and many people visited her.
Why? She liked hard working.

- Miss Little busy needed a rest.
- Miss Little busy kept herself busy.(less)

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who always likes to keep busy, I quite liked this book. Especially since I have just had surgery and am trying to learn to do nothing whilst I heal. Hence why I’m going back through and reading all these little books again.

[Shahrun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Miss Busy loves to be busy, until she gets burnt out. The Mr Men rally round to help her out. Funny, silly story I bet kids will love.

[Slow Man · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twiddle her thumb?

[Simpson Happybug · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not gonna lie, I expected Madame Boulot to be a cheesy romance and it kind of is, but it's got more bite than I figured. Roger Hargreaves gives the two leads real baggage, and the scene where she finally tells him why she hates her hometown made me put the book down for a minute. The "grand gesture" near the end is straight out of a rom-com, and I rolled my eyes so hard. Who this is for: readers who want sweet with a little salt. Who should pass: anyone allergic to happy endings.

[Sean Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is way ahead of its time, as we who think the things we do are so important and run around like chooks with their heads chopped off, doing much and achieving little, need to stop, take stock and rest for a while.
Hargreaves the prophet!
Little Miss #19

[Audrey Widjaja · Rating 5 out of 5]

I looooveee.... this book! I don't want to say that i am busy, but i do feel like 24 hours is never enough to do the things i have. When reading this book, i am reminded to slow down and like Little Miss Busy, to learn how to relax!

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 3 out of 5]

I figured Madame Boulot would be a quick read to kill an afternoon, and then Roger Hargreaves got under my skin and stayed there. The writing is plain on the surface and tricky underneath. Great for readers who like to pick things apart, not great for anyone who wants to turn their brain off.

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gift from my colleagues for my birthday. Laughed until my sides hurt.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Miss Busy is busy from early morning until late at night.

[Indy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suddenly, Little Miss Busy needs to learn how to rest, which turns out to be the hardest thing of all.

[Danny · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was about little miss busy and she is so busy.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute book

[Roland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yet another one of these characters who needs to learn how to chill.

[Stacy Renee (LazyDayLit) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Children's Picture Books
Little Miss series

Little Miss Busy comes down with a cold and must learn to rest!

[Matina Politi · Rating 4 out of 5]

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