Name: MR Benn: Diver
ISBN: 9781444922042

Mr Benn is an ordinary man who visits a fancy-dress shop where he tries on an outfit and enters a world of magical adventures!

Mr Benn puts on a diving suit and plunges into the middle of an argument between two submarines. With the help of a mermaid, and even King Neptune himself, he resolves the row, by creating two sea monsters!

A much-loved classic children's character reissued for children of today to enjoy!

'The very name is enough to induce a warm glow of childish bliss...' Telegraph

Book Details

Publisher: Hachette Children's
Publish Date: Aug 25th, 2015
Pages: 32
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 9.40in - 9.40in - 0.20in - 0.40lb
EAN: 9781444922042
Recommended age: 05-08
Categories: • Humorous Stories

About the Author

David McKee is a bestselling author and illustrator. He went to Plymouth Art College and his first book was published in 1964. Mr Benn has been adapted for TV, along with his King Rollo series, and his characters, such as Elmer the Elephant, are much-loved across the world.

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David McKee, the children's author who died last week, was mot famous for Elmer and Mr Benn – but his real masterpiece was Denver, a peerless rant against redistributive taxes in picture book form https://t.co/AgxnXtcIMi

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Sad news: @AndersenPress has announced the death of David McKee, the author of beloved children's books including Elmer, Not Now, Bernard and Mr Benn https://t.co/7z6O1kvQC2 (£) https://t.co/bYNz3yq40y

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Mr Benn went into & out of his closet every episode. He could be anything he wanted to be. His creator, David McKee, has sadly passed away, aged 87. https://t.co/Y4kFKp7Bjf @hargreaves_s @lucyhargreaves4 @richardgerver @KateRobinson89 @ThreeBridgesSch https://t.co/CR9rLQVyyl

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Praise for this book

... the very name is enough to induce a warm glow of childish bliss...--Telegraph

...it's as good as you remember the TV series being. Highly recommended.--Bookbag

I've been involved in some very big shows, but Mr Benn has lived longer than any of them.

My seven year old and two year old are captivated--Sunday Express

The magical tales work just as well for children now as they did back in the day--Junior

This fun and colourful book... was enjoyed by everyone--Child Education Plus