Kipper’s basket is old and worn. His blanket is smelly and disgusting--but can he find a better place to sleep?
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From Publishers Weekly
Inkpen's flair for creating affable animal characters is again evident in this brief tale of a dog who, in a fit of housecleaning, clears his stuffed rabbit, ball, bone and "smelly old blanket" out of his basket. But unable to get comfortable in his empty sleeping quarters, he ventures outdoors to find a new resting place. Kipper attempts to squeeze into a flowerpot, where some wrens have nested; make a nest of sticks, just like the squirrels; snuggle down in the grass, alongside a sheep; and balance, frog-like, on a lily pad. Finally the frustrated pooch rushes indoors, where he hides under "his lovely old smelly blanket" and curls up amid his well-worn possessions. With its large print and short, perky sentences, this warmhearted, there's-no-place-like-home story is well suited for beginning readers. It's also a satisfying read-aloud for littler ones. Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-- Kipper the puppy cleans out his old basket, throwing out his smelly blanket, soggy bone, and ragged stuffed rabbit. When he can't get comfortable, he then tries out the resting places of animals he comes across. After several unsuccessful attempts to emulate others, he decides that his basket and old familiar things are best of all. While the no-place-like-home story is nothing new, it is well done. Preschoolers will enjoy the pup's attempts to get cozy in flowerpots and on lilypads. Inkpen's watercolor illustrations are deceptively simple. They are playful and humorous, yet the composition is strong, showing a lot of movement. His use of color is subdued and very effective; the soft-edged drawings give Kipper character. Children will adore him. --George Delalis, Oakland Pub . Lib . , CA
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Mick Inkpen is one of the top-selling picture book artists and writers in the world. The Kipper and Wibbly Pig stories have millions of readers worldwide. He has won the British Book Award twice for Lullabyhullaballoo and Penguin Small and the Children's Book Award for Threadbear. He has also been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Award three times, winning Bronze for Wibbly Pig's Silly Big Bear. In addition to this, Kipper won a BAFTA for best animated children's film in 1998.
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Wonderful, fun read-aloud for babies.,
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The Kipper books are wonderful! The length is perfect for young ones with short attention spans. With the colorful illustrations and delightful story, Kipper has quickly become my son's favorite book. Great for a bedtime story since Kipper is in search of a new bed!
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A treat for young readers,
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Kipper decides to get rid of his smelly old blanket, threadbare toy rabbit and soggy ball and bone, only to discover that they are what makes his basket so special and comfortable. My 18 month old daughter takes great pleasure in Kipper's attempts at imitating ducks sleeping on one leg; wrens nesting in a garden pot; squirrels building stick nests; etc. which all end in failure of course! The simple yet lively text holds even the youngest of attention spans and Mick Inkpen's humorous pictures are a joy for children and adults alike.
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These kipper books are just SOO great! My daughter absolutely loves him and they are great first reading books.
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Kipper was in the mood for tidying his basket. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Kipper was in the mood for tidying his basket. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Kipper's Book of Weather by Mick Inkpen in Copyright
- Kipper's Book of Colors by Mick Inkpen in Copyright
- Kipper's Book of Opposites: Kipper Concept Books by Mick Inkpen in Copyright
- Kipper's Book of Numbers: Kipper Concept Books by Mick Inkpen in Copyright
- Kipper's Birthday by Mick Inkpen in Copyright
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