Roger Hargreaves

Mr. Nosey finds it is painful to stick his nose into other people's business.

Miss Shy is terrified of leaving her house and meeting people until Mr. Funny whisks her off to his party.

Miss Scatterbrain is forgetful indeed, not remembering names or even where she puts her things.

Mr. Topsy-Turvy does everything upside down or inside out.

Little Miss Curious wants to know everything, but soon the other people in town get sick of her, so she decides to run away.

Mr. Silly wants to win the Nonsense Cup of Nonsenseland where trees are red and grass is blue, and Mr. Muddle grows square apples.

Mr. Brave begins to doubt his bravery when he has to be rescued from a tightrope that is just about to snap.

Something sad always seems to be happening to Mr. Bump.