TOGETHER AGAIN
Children’s author accuses John Lewis of ripping off his book for ‘Moz the Monster’ Christmas advert
A CHILDREN'S author has accused John Lewis of stealing from his book for their Christmas TV advert.
Chris Riddell, a political cartoonist, claims there are similarities between his 1986 book Mr Underbed and the Moz the Monster ad.
He wrote on Twitter: "John Lewis helps themselves to my picture book" - however John Lewis has hit back claiming the story is "utterly different".
The author told "The idea of a monster under the bed is by no means new but the ad does seem to bear a close resemblance to my creation – a big blue unthreatening monster who rocks the bed and snores loudly.
"Needless to say, I think Mr Underbed is a lot more appealing than Moz, but of course, I’m biased.
"I’ll be fascinated to hear John Lewis’ thoughts on the matter."
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A John Lewis spokesperson said: "The story of a big hairy monster under the bed which keeps a child from sleeping is a universal tale which has been told many times over many years.
"Ours is a Christmas story of friendship and fun between Joe and Moz The Monster, in which Joe receives a night light which helps him get a good night's sleep.
"The main thrust of our story is utterly different to Chris Riddell's."
John Lewis 2017 Christmas advert follows a seven-year-old boy scared of a monster snoozing under his bed — but eventually bond and become friends over a fart
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