Eventually, out of thin air, a magician (who looks familiar) appears and makes objects disappear, concluding with Mr Benn who arrives back in the changing room. Additionally, scenes before and after his adventure usually have some connection to it, such as the games the children are playing in the street as he passes. The Mr Benn books were originally reissued by The Tate Gallery a few years ago and these editions feel just as nice and premium, perfect for showcasing McKee’s brilliant artwork and designs.

For those of you not already wrapping yourselves in the comforting blanket of nostalgia, I suppose an introduction is warranted. Fortunately, Mr Benn and his friends come up with an ingenious plan to save all the gladiators and give the Emperor a taste of his own medicine. I think it was because in the first book I drew myself looking out of the window, and I thought it would be quite nice to have him next door", said McKee.He also becomes a barrow boy in a pearly suit and meets Mr Grubbly and his animal friends in the African jungle. p>Read about how we'll protect and use your data in our Privacy Notice.

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