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This charming, classic series of books has delighted children from the United Kingdom for many years and deserves to be better known in the United States and the rest of the world.  Each book tells a simple, and yet insightful story using simple words and drawings, with the main character looking like and portraying the characteristic that is both his or her name and the title of the book.  Although intended for children ages 2 1/2 - 9, these books will bring a smile to older children, teens, and adults as well.  My children love these books so much, that although they are now teenagers, they insist these books remain on our shelves, and fondly reread them from time to time.  

This series can be used to teach reading, following the sequence of a simple story line, basic personality characteristics, and cause and effect (as these characters' personality traits frequently get them into and out of trouble).  They are a valuable, motivating tool for both parents and professionals.   Children who like to collect, organize  and memorize things are likely to be drawn to memorizing the discrete characteristics of each character and collecting these books.  They would make a unique and memorable birthday or holiday gift or a wonderful resource for an early elementary education classroom.