Meg Goes to Bed is the latest of the iconic MEG and MOG picture books that continue to delight children up to the age of 3 with the brightly coloured and spellbinding antics of Meg the witch, Mog her cat and Owl. There are surprises galore for Meg, Mog and Owl in these three classic Meg and Mog stories: Meg's Eggs, Meg at Sea and Mog in the Fog. As ever, Meg casts her spells with the best of intentions but always with hilarious results. Children will love exploring the colours, sounds and shapes in this bumper volume, perfect for sharing or reading alone. Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski were a highly successful British duo in the world of children's literature. Helen Nicoll was the writer of the Meg and Mog series, while Jan Pienkowski was the illustrator. Together, they created some of the most beloved children's books of all time. Mog and Owl are hungry, so Meg makes a spell. It goes wrong and they all go to bed without any supper, but Mog and Owl are still hungry...

A successful stage play also ran in London in the 1980s, starring Maureen Lipman as Meg. [5] Titles [ edit ] Book series [ edit ]So - it's really just as good as Meg on the Moon... except it doesn't include any phrase as good as 'Lunar Module' which earned that book a fourth star all on its own. So Nicoll will have to settle for three here. A very solid picture book. Together, Nicoll and Pienkowski created over 20 books in the Meg and Mog series, which has sold millions of copies around the world. The books were notable for their bright, bold illustrations and simple but engaging stories, making them a favourite of children and adults alike. In addition to their work on the Meg and Mog series, both Nicoll and Pienkowski had successful careers on their own. Nicoll wrote several other children's books, while Pienkowski continued to illustrate books and work as a designer.

Helen Nicoll was born in Natland, Westmorland, in 1937. She was educated at schools in Bristol; Dartington Hall, Devon; and Froebel Education Institute, London. Helen Nicoll married Robert Kime in 1970 and they have one daughter and one son. In 2001, an animated TV series of 52 five-minute episodes was planned to be produced as a co-production between Telemagination, TV-Loonland AG and Absolutely Productions for a 2002–2003 delivery, with Loonland holding Non-UK rights to the series. [2] Jan Pienkowski, meanwhile, was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1936. He moved to England with his family in 1946 and eventually studied at the Camberwell School of Art in London. He worked as a designer and art director for several publishers before teaming up with Nicoll. Sadly, Pienkowski passed away in 2022. Relive the classic adventure of Meg and Mog in this fantastic ten-book collection by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski. This set contains some of Meg and Mog's classic adventures, including Meg's Eggs, Meg's Castle, Meg at Sea, Meg's Veg and many more. This picture book set is perfect for fans of Meg and Mog and children aged 3+. The bestselling MEG and MOG stories have been casting a unique spell for more than thirty-five years. They are perfect for sharing or reading alone and children love exploring the colours, sounds and shapes.

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Originally published in 1972, this initial entry in author Helen Nicoll and illustrator Jan Pieńkowski's Meg and Mog picture-books, about a witch named Meg, and her cat Mog, pairs a simple text with boldly graphic illustrations that will grab the young child's attention. Following Meg as she gets up, gets dressed, prepares breakfast, and sets out (with Mog) for a witches' spell party, the narrative has a repetitive quality that will aid beginning readers, while the artwork is colorful (primary and secondary colors only), and makes use of simple shapes and clean lines. Overall, Meg and Mog is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of children and adults alike. With its engaging stories, distinctive artwork, and lovable characters, it is a must-read for anyone who loves children's literature. Whether introducing a new generation to the series or revisiting old favourites, Meg and Mog are sure to delight readers of all ages. This is not intended to be a full statement of all your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations. Full details of your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations are available in the UK from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or your Local Authority's Trading Standards Office.

The first book in the series, Meg and Mog, was published in 1972 and introduced readers to the quirky duo. The story follows Meg as she prepares a spell for her witch's meeting, with Mog causing all sorts of trouble along the way. From accidentally turning Meg's breakfast into a frog to causing mayhem at the meeting itself, Mog's mischievous antics keep readers entertained throughout the book.

Jan Pienkowski is a celebrated illustrator of children's books. He has won the Greenaway Medal twice - for his illustration of Joan Aiken's The Kingdom Under the Sea and for Haunted House. Jan lives in London.

Applicability of cancellation rights: Legal rights of cancellation under the Distance Selling Regulations available for UK or EU consumers do not apply to certain products and services.Don’t expect closure. Don’t be friends with Meg. She and her cat are mysteriously safe from the ‘accident’, but you end up trapped as a mouse for a FULL YEAR before she’ll even try to fix the situation! …Assuming Mog didn’t eat you.