Mr Men Little Miss magic visits Battersea Power Station on World Book Day

PETALING JAYA (March 6): More than 80 local school children visited Battersea Power Station, London yesterday, dressed as Mr Men Little Miss characters to launch A Station of Stories, a year-long celebration of storytelling supporting The National Year of Reading in the UK.

According to a media release, Children from Battersea-based schools, St George’s Church of England Primary School, St Mary's RC Primary School and Chesterton Primary School showed off their handmade costumes, transforming into their favourite Mr Men Little Miss characters for a morning of imagination and adventure.

Storytelling activities were organised with HarperCollins and Sanrio, including an exciting Mr Men Little Miss trail with characters hidden throughout the Power Station, live draw-along sessions with official Mr Men Little Miss author and illustrator Adam Hargreaves, and immersive read-along moments that brought the beloved stories to life.

In support of the community and to encourage reading, Battersea Power Station will also be donating hundreds of books to neighbouring schools.

“It has been fantastic to see the pupils from St George’s, St Mary’s and Chesterton Primary Schools embrace World Book Day and the Mr Men Little Miss activities hosted at the Power Station this morning.

“We are proud to play an active role in our local community and are committed to creating meaningful and positive moments for local residents and Londoners to enjoy,” said head of community and sustainability at Battersea Power Station Sarah Banham.

The Mr Men Little Miss trail will be open from 5 to 8 March, with eight colourful characters hidden around Battersea Power Station. A Mr Men Little Miss gift awaits at Waterstones for those who tick off all the characters on the trail.

Special in-store activities will also take place at Battersea Power Station from 5 to 8 March including Mr Men Little Miss activity sheets at Where The Pancakes Are and free Mr Men Little Miss bookmark workshops at Moleskine (5 and 7 March only).

“It’s always a pleasure to support World Book Day. The joy of reading has always been at the heart of Mr Men Little Miss. My father, Roger Hargreaves, believed in creating stories that were short, accessible and fun to read to his own children. That same spirit continues to define the series today, making it a perfect gateway into the magic of books.

“For 55 years, Mr Men Little Miss has inspired and encouraged children to discover the love of reading. Being part of initiatives like this at Battersea Power Station is a wonderful way to continue this mission and ensure that the world of Mr Tickle and the rest of the gang remain as relevant and enduring as ever,” said author and illustrator of Mr Men Little Miss Adam Hargreaves.

“We’re excited to see the National Year of Reading come to life in communities across the UK and are thrilled to see Battersea Power Station "Go All In" this World Book Day with A Station of Stories, celebrating the Mr Men and Little Miss universe.

“Through the shared experience of reading these much-loved books, families can rediscover the stories that first sparked their love of reading and pass that joy on to children across the UK,” said campaign director for the National Year of Reading 2026 David Hayman.

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