Mr Benn

6 total works

Mr Benn-Red Knight

by David McKee

Published November 1967

Following the welcomed re-release of "Big-Top Benn" comes another addition to the immensely popular collection of original Mr Benn adventures by author and illustrator David McKee. Published in 1967 "Mr Benn - Red Knight" was the first Mr Benn book ever written. It introduces the friendly bowler-hatted character who inspired the legendary TV series which made Mr Benn a household name. In this delightful story, Mr Benn finds himself transported into a medieval world where he assists an unfortunate dragon whose role as firelighter to the king is threatened by a greedy matchmaker. McKee's original artwork will entrance children of all ages in what is sure to become a cult classic for yet another generation of readers.

Mr Benn - Gladiator

by David McKee

Published 25 October 2001

Mr Benn always visits a costume shop, chooses a costume and goes through a special door. Then, as if by magic, he can travel to the era represented by the costume. This time he choosesa gladiator costume . . . and he is transported to Ancient Rome. But he has forgotten that gladiators fought one another. When the Emperor spots Mr Benn, he has him carried off to the arena. The worried gladiators there explain that they must fight, even though fighting is wrong. Will it be thumbs down for the alternative entertainment Mr Benn proposes?

Mr Benn's Big Game

by David McKee

Published 4 March 2021

When Mr Benn visits the little fancy dress shop, he enters a fantastical world of adventure as if by magic. This time, Mr Benn spots a khaki outfit he'd like to try. As soon as he puts it on, he finds himself transported to a mysterious jungle full of snakes, elephants, and hunters...

Collect all four Mr Benn classics in their 50th anniversary paperback editions!
Mr Benn Red Knight
Mr Benn Big Top
Mr Benn Big Game
Mr Benn 123456789

Celebrate 50 years of the iconic BBC TV series with the original Mr Benn picture books!
Voted 3rd in a BBC poll of 25 to 45 year olds of all-time favourite children's shows
Voted 6th in Channel 4's poll of the 100 greatest kid's TV shows
Voted 10th most famous time-traveller by THE TIMES
'...the very name is enough to induce a warm glow of childish bliss...' TELEGRAPH

Diver

by David McKee

Published 2 July 2015

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

Mr Benn 123456789

by David McKee

Published 1 July 2021

When Mr Benn visits the little fancy dress shop, he enters a fantastical world of adventure as if by magic... In this story, Mr Benn tries a black and white stripy outfit for size, only to find himself magically transported into a prison!

Collect all four Mr Benn classics in their 50th anniversary paperback editions!
Mr Benn Red Knight
Mr Benn Big Top
Mr Benn Big Game
Mr Benn 123456789

Celebrate 50 years of the iconic BBC TV series with the original Mr Benn picture books!
Voted 3rd in a BBC poll of 25 to 45 year olds of all-time favourite children's shows
Voted 6th in Channel 4's poll of the 100 greatest kid's TV shows
Voted 10th most famous time-traveller by THE TIMES
'...the very name is enough to induce a warm glow of childish bliss...' TELEGRAPH

Mr Benn Big Top

by David McKee

Published 1 July 2021

When Mr Benn visits the little fancy dress shop, he enters a fantastical world of adventure as if by magic... Today, Mr Benn swaps his trademark black bowler hat and suit for a clown costume, and finds himself magically transported to a world full of circus performers, magicians and big top tents.

Collect all four Mr Benn classics in their 50th anniversary paperback editions!
Mr Benn Red Knight
Mr Benn Big Top
Mr Benn Big Game
Mr Benn 123456789

Celebrate 50 years of the iconic BBC TV series with the original Mr Benn picture books!
Voted 3rd in a BBC poll of 25 to 45 year olds of all-time favourite children's shows
Voted 6th in Channel 4's poll of the 100 greatest kid's TV shows
Voted 10th most famous time-traveller by THE TIMES
'...the very name is enough to induce a warm glow of childish bliss...' TELEGRAPH