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Mr. Greedy

by Roger Hargreaves

Mr. Greedy is a children's book by Roger Hargreaves, part of the popular Mr. Men series, about a character who loves to eat everything in sight and learns a lesson about overindulgence after a giant forces him to eat a massive meal, resulting in him becoming much thinner and promising to never be greedy again. The story teaches a moral about moderation, and the character is known for his large appetite and round shape, which changes by the end of the book. Key aspects of the book: Author: Roger Hargreaves. Series: Mr. Men. Plot: Mr. Greedy's insatiable appetite leads him to a giant's cave where he is made to eat enormous amounts of food, teaching him a lesson about gluttony. Moral: Don't overeat; moderation is key. Character arc: He starts very fat and ends up thin after learning his lesson.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?