Meg and Mog facts for kids
Meg and Mog is a popular series of children's books. They were first written by Helen Nicoll and drawn by Jan Pieńkowski. The first book came out in January 1972.
The stories are all about Meg, a friendly witch whose magic spells often go a bit wrong! She lives with her striped cat named Mog and their wise friend, Owl. After Helen Nicoll passed away in 2012, Jan Pieńkowski and David Walser have continued to create new adventures for Meg and Mog.
The books were also turned into an animated TV show. Absolutely Productions made 52 short episodes, which first aired in the UK on CITV in 2003. The show featured the voices of famous actors like Alan Bennett as Owl, Fay Ripley as Meg, and Phil Cornwell as Mog. There was even a successful stage play in London in the 1980s, with Maureen Lipman playing Meg.
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The Book Series
The Meg and Mog books are known for their simple stories and bright, bold illustrations. Each book usually shows Meg trying a spell that doesn't quite work out as planned, leading to funny and unexpected results.
Some of the popular titles include:
- Meg & Mog
- Mog's Missing
- Meg's Mummy
- Meg Up the Creek
- Meg on the Moon
- Meg's Eggs
- Mog in the Fog
- Meg Comes to School
- Meg And The Pirate
- Meg's Christmas
The TV Show Episodes
The animated TV series brought Meg, Mog, and Owl to life on screen. Each episode was about five minutes long and showed a new adventure.
Here are some of the episodes that were released on DVD:
Meg's Cauldron And Other Stories
- Meg's Cauldron
- Meg at the Funfair
- Meg's Car
- Meg's Treasure
- Meg's Race
- Meg's Music
- Meg up the Creek
- Meg and the Sheep
- Mog's Mumps
- Meg's Museums
- Owl at School
- Meg's Christmas
- Meg and the Snow
Meg, Mog And Owl And Other Stories
- Meg, Mog and Owl
- Owl's Voice
- Meg on the Moon
- Meg's Tent
- Meg's Cake
- Meg At Sea
- Meg At The Circus
- Meg And The Baby
- Meg's Veg
- Mog's Hiccups
- Mog In The Fog
- Meg's Picnic
- Meg's Eggs
Other Episodes
- Mog's Mistake
- Meg's Castle
- Meg's Fancy Dress
- Owl's Birthday
- Mog at the Zoo
- Meg and the Viking
- Meg and the Cowboy
About Mog's Name
The name "Mog" for Meg's cat comes from the word "moggie." This is a common, friendly word used in the UK for a cat that isn't a specific breed.
External Links
- Meg and Mog on Penguin Books website
- ISBN: 0140569766 (Meg and Mog, 1983)
