- Hardcover: 40 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Children's Books; Miniature ed edition (2 Jun 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 034059716X
- ISBN-13: 978-0340597163
- Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 13.6 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,335,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot. (The Guardian )
Kipper has touched a chord with children and parents alike
'Home sweet home' is the message of this lovable story of Kipper the dog.
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The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot. (The Guardian )
Kipper has touched a chord with children and parents alike
'Home sweet home' is the message of this lovable story of Kipper the dog.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
All of my children have loved this book, I did too! Classic humour from Mick Inkpen - we adore all of his work.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
and one of my personal favourites, about the lovable character, `Kipper'.
In this story we find Kipper in the mood for a clearout and he discards a few odds and ends from his basket.
However, despite giving it his best shot he finds it very difficult to get a comfortable night, and familiarity overrules in the long run!
From the back cover:-
`Kipper's basket is old and worn. His blanket is smelly and disgusting. But can Kipper find a better place to sleep?'
32 high quality shiny pages, packed full of exciting, descriptive text and endearing illustrations, in the popular 2-page spread format.
Example of text:-
`Kipper was in the mood for tidying his basket.
`You are falling apart!' he said to his rabbit.
`You are chewed and you are soggy!' he said to his ball and his bone.
`And you are DISGUSTING!' he said to his smelly old blanket.
Out they went.
`That's better!' said Kipper.
But it was not better.
Now his basket was uncomfortable.
He twisted and he turned.
He wriggled and he wriggled.
But it was no good.
He could not get comfortable.
`Silly basket!' said Kipper.....
..and went outside......'
And off Kipper goes to see how other characters manage to get a cosy night, and tries to copy them.....without much success.......
But....all is well that ends well!
In this story we find Kipper in the mood for a clearout and he discards a few odds and ends from his basket.
However, despite giving it his best shot he finds it very difficult to get a comfortable night, and familiarity overrules in the long run!
From the back cover:-
`Kipper's basket is old and worn. His blanket is smelly and disgusting. But can Kipper find a better place to sleep?'
32 high quality shiny pages, packed full of exciting, descriptive text and endearing illustrations, in the popular 2-page spread format.
Example of text:-
`Kipper was in the mood for tidying his basket.
`You are falling apart!' he said to his rabbit.
`You are chewed and you are soggy!' he said to his ball and his bone.
`And you are DISGUSTING!' he said to his smelly old blanket.
Out they went.
`That's better!' said Kipper.
But it was not better.
Now his basket was uncomfortable.
He twisted and he turned.
He wriggled and he wriggled.
But it was no good.
He could not get comfortable.
`Silly basket!' said Kipper.....
..and went outside......'
And off Kipper goes to see how other characters manage to get a cosy night, and tries to copy them.....without much success.......
But....all is well that ends well!
Format:Paperback
My 18 month old daughter and I love this story and neither of us ever gets tired of it. The illustrations are gorgeous, the story is perfectly paced and the words gently encourage you to act out parts of the story together. There's wriggling and tickling and wobbly standing on one leg to make her giggle, a big splash and an even bigger surprise ... and the story winds down with Kipper falling asleep in just the right place, surrounded by all his familiar friends. I think Mick Inkpen is a genius.
PS. I wouldn't buy this edition though, when for another £2 you can buy the entire Kipper Story Collection and get 3 great extra stories!
PS. I wouldn't buy this edition though, when for another £2 you can buy the entire Kipper Story Collection and get 3 great extra stories!
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