The Mr. Men Show the books but are, in fact, new stories. There are also several changes in the TV show. "The Mr. Men Show" was produced in Los Angeles by Renegade Animation, who was well known for producing Cartoon Network's "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi", and Chorion in New York City and London. Some artistic license has been taken in adapting the books for television, including name changes, design alterations and the creation of entirely new characters. In 2008, Mr. Rude, Mr. Quiet, Mr. Strong, Mr. Grumpy, Mr. Fussy, Little Miss Naughty, Little Miss Whoops, Mr. Messy, Little Miss Helpful, Mr. Small, Mr. Nosey,
Adam Hargreaves and continues to invent new characters. Stella McCartney commissioned him to create "Little Miss Stella" for the invitations to her 2006 fashion show. For the series' 40-year anniversary in 2011 he released "Little Miss Princess" just in time for the royal wedding. Although best known for continuing the "Mr. Men" series, Hargreaves has a lifelong passion in painting. In 2017 he created a character called "Mr. Isle of Man" for the island's annual literature festival. His works can be found in several art galleries. Adam Hargreaves Adam Hargreaves (born 1963) is an English author and illustrator living in East Sussex.