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The public has spoken…after a global vote that saw over 77,000 votes, the newest members of the Mr. Men Little Miss family have been announced, and we’re excited to let you know that they are Mr. Calm and Little Miss Brave!
It’s little surprise that after the twelve months that everyone has had, living through a global pandemic, that people need a little zen and courage in their lives, and Sanrio’s Licensing Director, Alastair McHarrie, agrees.
“Having Mr. Calm and Little Miss Brave join our much-loved family of characters reflects the current consumer mood and the world we’re living in. It’s great to see these two new characters join diverse set of personalities of the Mr Men Little Miss family – calmness and bravery are two very welcome additions. It’s been a fantastic way to celebrate our 50th birthday year and we can’t wait to launch the books in September.”
That’s right – Mr. Calm and Little Miss Brave will be turned into books, set to be released on September 21.
Speaking of books, did you know that the first Mr. Men book, Mr. Tickle, was rejected by all the big publishers in the UK, before being published by Fabbri book in 1971? It went on to sell a million copies in just three years.
Here’s hoping Mr. Calm and Little Miss Brave do that!
Appreciating the simple pleasures, including spending time in nature and practising yoga, Mr. Calm has a very peaceful and easy-going outlook on life. He lives in the moment, loves rock climbing, and his relaxed and tolerant perspective means that he is a calming influence and a wise head.
Little Miss Brave stands up for what she believes in. She is not afraid to speak out and is fearless when championing things close to her heart, including her friends. Her bravery is an inner strength and confidence which enables her to try new things, challenge expectations, and inspire others to be the best they can be.
A family favourite for 50 years, there’s a Mr. Men Little Miss character (or two!) inside us all, with a diverse cast of over 90 beloved characters to discover.
Adam Hargreaves, son of the original creator, says “Admittedly, Mr. Calm was one of my favourites so I’m delighted to be able to share this story with the public later this year! It’s amazing to see people are still connecting to the books after 50 years and here’s to Mr. Calm and Little Miss Brave leading the way in shaping the brands personality for the next 50!”
The new books will be available on pre-order via the official MrMen.com website, and in all good bookstores from September, 2021.
