- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Children's Books; New Ed edition (12 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340784849
- ISBN-13: 978-0340784846
- Product Dimensions: 27 x 24.5 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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141,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #19 in Books > Children's Books > Characters & Series > Kipper
- #67 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > I > Inkpen, Mick
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Amazon.co.uk Teacher Review
Kipper's A to Z by Mick Inkpen is a fantastic alphabet book which is beautifully illustrated and will not fail to engage young readers.
The reader is introduced to Kipper and his friend Arnold who find an ant which they put into a box. They then go in search of other things to go into the box and work their way through the alphabet. This is much more than just an alphabet book.
Children will enjoy Kipper and Arnold's search. Each page has the continuation of the story and a capital and small letter and words that begin with that letter. The layout of the pages is imaginative and varied and children will delight in reading this book and finding the words that begin with each letter. The attention to detail is brilliant as the word buzzzzzzz stretches across the page after the bee and the ant makes a reappearance later on in the alphabet. The Zebra makes several appearances, desperate to be included, but he is told it is not his turn yet!
Kipper's A to Z would be invaluable to anyone who is helping their child to learn the alphabet and letter sounds and the text means that it will still be read long after children have mastered the alphabet. This book would be suitable for 4-7 year olds and it deserves a place on every bookshelf and is sure to become a battered well-loved book. --Amanda York --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Kipper's A-Z, an alphabet book with a great Kipper story included, is destined to be a firm favourite among everyone this Christmas. (The Children's Bookseller, Sept 2000 )
An alphabet adventure starring Kipper, his little friend Arnold and a delightful new character, Zebra.
Just about the cutest puppy in a favourite series achieves a stellar new success (Kirkus Reviews, Feb 1, 2001 )
Adorable, breezy, clever, this is the alphabet book of choice
An alphabet adventure starring Kipper, his little friend Arnold and a delightful new character, Zebra.
Just about the cutest puppy in a favourite series achieves a stellar new success (Kirkus Reviews, Feb 1, 2001 )
Adorable, breezy, clever, this is the alphabet book of choice
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It was wonderful to find a children's A-Z book that would hold the attention of a young child for the whole of the book - particularly a 2 year old! The story layout, using some favourite characters, with Mick Inkpen's wonderful illustrations is a joy for both child and adult alike. The emphasis of the order of the alphabet, particularly with 'z' coming at the end of the alphabet, is vital for children and made this something easy to remember for a young child.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are a Kipper fan then this book is a must-have, and if you aren't then it's a good way to become one. This is a fantastic way to teach children their A-Z with Mike Inkpen's beautiful appealing illustrations. This book takes a sensible but rare approach to the alphabet, looking at each letter in turn within a good story. Kipper and his friend Arnold have a box which they are trying to fill with something beginning with each letter. Ant is easy, and then you'll spend the rest of the book looking out for it as it disappears on the duck and elephant pages (not everything will fit into the box). There are lovely touches that make the adult reader smile, like the zebra who shows up half way through and is so desperate for it to be his turn that finally Y is for Yes, Yes it is your turn now... .I also like the very big writing for the key words so that children can start to read these words for themselves. Whereas many alphabet books are worthy but a bit on the dull side, this is just pure Kipper fun. My children (2&4) love it. Smashing.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Kipper's A to Z is a delightful book which unlike most children's alphabet books doesn't take itself too seriously. It follows Kipper and Arnold through their world while they search for creatures to put in their alphabetical zoo box (unsuprisingly, the enormous elephant won't fit) cheating horribly along the way (X is for Xugglybug?!). It even features a rather impatient zebra who just won't wait until the end of the book. This had me laughing as much as my two-year-old.
The illustrations, as you would expect for Mick Inkpen, are superb - simple yet detailed enough to delight even after the hundredth read. From an educational point of view, all the words chosen fit nicely with the phonetic sounds of the alphabet which so refreshing after the last alphabet book we bought which had a is for ape and g is for giraffe - doomed to confuse from the start.
We originally got this book from the library, but it soon became apparent that it was one that needed to be a permanent fixture on the shelves.
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We Adore this book
Very simple in a great way. Colorful but not "loud". My 18 month old who loves kipper movies really loves this book and I am not at all bored of it.
Published 2 months ago by Tammy Courts
Excellent books
Really pleased with the Kipper Collection and the A to Z. My daughter will love them as will any Kipper fan. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jerseybcfc
Best ever
My 3yr old and 1yr old are always reading, we love Kipper but this is the best!. All the adults who read it laugh out loud and it is a proper story not just letters on each page
Published 16 months ago by VixC
Lovely A-Z book
Bought this for my two year old daughter who is already a big Kipper fan. She loves the pictures, however I think the concept of A-Z is still a bit beyod her so her attention did... Read more
Published 22 months ago by L. Berry
Best Letter Book Ever
This is the best alphabet book I have come across. It stands out in two ways.
1) It is written in the form of a story, so is interesting in itself. Read more
1) It is written in the form of a story, so is interesting in itself. Read more
Published 22 months ago by K. Jenkins
Pre-School Learning
Excellent book for pre-school learning of the alphabet with the added fun of finding a character on each page. We have spent many happy hours and bought further copies for gifts.
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Helen Jones
a lovely book
my daughter who is four loves kipper this is a nice book with bold pictures it goes through the alphabet with pictures and words
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by J. K. Jones
Great value for this bigger than average `A-Z'
from Kipper and friends, with more dimensions than first expected!
It begins with an Ant, continues with a Bee who `buzzes' across the `Bb' page with zzzzzz also being... Read more
It begins with an Ant, continues with a Bee who `buzzes' across the `Bb' page with zzzzzz also being... Read more
Published on 10 May 2008 by Mirage
This is a top rate childrens book
I bought this book for my baby last year, it gives you so much more than a normal A to Z book. It's an educational book, but a fun storey at the same time. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2007 by J. Pearson
Educational and Entertaining!
My daughter, Hannah, is probably Kippers No.1 fan so this book is perfect with helping to teach her the alaphabet! Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2000
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