Mr. Greedy
By: Roger Hargreaves
Series: Mr. Men series
Publisher: Egmont
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781405235532
Subjects: Mr. Men (Fictitious characters); Pictorial works; Juvenile fiction
Description: 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.
Notes: Originally published: London: Fabbri, 1971.