Customer Reviews

Kipper - Pools, Parks & Picnics [VHS]

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3 star:		(1)
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If anything you have read above appeals to you, do not hesitate. Whip out your credit card and buy every Kipper tape you can find! This is one of the few video series that requires no parental policing and can be viewed by all with delight. The stories are gentle and affectionate and are imbued with the warmth of genuine friendship. The animations are simple but charming. The plots revolve around kid-level problems that are solved with a bit of inventiveness, much consideration, and a dash of bemusement. The characters are well acted without the cloying adults-pretending-to-be-children edge that you find in many US videos; BBC regular Martin Clunes, who does the voice of Kipper, is absolutely amazing. The pacing is suited to very young toddlers yet the stories are engrossing enough for school-age kids.

Kipper and his friends Tiger, Pig and Arnold are the main characters in this series of stories. They have British accents, which is fun, especially when your kids imitate them, and they make playtime into an adventure in every episode. Some of the words are slang that kids may not understand at first, but from the excellent illustrations you can understand what they are saying.

This DVD has seven episodes, with story lines so simple that toddlers can understand the "plot". Some of the stories have useful messages, like when Tiger refuses to go into the pool, because he can't swim and doesn't have his swim floats with him.

The backgrounds are for the most part very basic, for example with just a green line on a white background, but somehow you know they are on the grass. Some are quite complex, and you can see individual blades of grass in a field. The one story that has a problem is the one when Kipper is blowing bubbles, because you can't see them clearly on the white background, but you can hear them popping. (Thanks to my JBL surround speakers)

I was giving it four stars, because my son has just demanded to see it again for the fourth consecutive time today, and I've had enough, but you can't downgrade something that a child enjoys so much, so it's back to five stars.

I suppose I'll have to buy the rest of the series now.

I think this tape is fantastic. I do not get cable so we can only see these types of shows on video. Kipper is a really cute dog and the 7 stories are fun and grab your attention. My baby is only 9 month's old and can sit through about 10 minutes of Kipper before she gets bored, but I wanted to see the whole show! This tape is 60 minutes long and the color and sound is supurb. I like the animals in it. Kipper and Tiger are dogs and they have pig and other animal friends. I'd say these are the best cartoons out there with stories that are positive and helpful to children. Not like the ones in my day where the animals charaters were all being attacked and bombed, or so it seemed. Kipper has fun playing and being a kid outside mostly. I adore this video and so does my baby.

My daughter has loved Kipper since she was about 10 months old. We were shocked, when at 10 months she actually sat through three episodes of Kipper. We don't encourage a lot of TV viewing, but Kipper is always welcome in our house. It is a nice change from all the other nonsense out there.

Its stories and characters are refreshing in today's fast-paced world. It has a simple animation that will be a relief from all the flashy, fast-paced cartoons. We think this lack of complexity is what first caught our daughter's attention. It isn't violent, it isn't demeaning, and it is worth every cent. I never get tired of watching it with my daughter and how many children's shows can you say that about. At 15 months, she still loves it. We own four of the Kipper DVD's now and love every one of them, but Pools, Parks, and Picnics is one of my personal favorites.

What a deal! You get 7 Kipper episodes on this video as opposed to only four on Kipper, Pig's Present and Snowy Day (all great videos worth buying too). I think this Kipper tape is great for exposing children to a broader vocabulary and teaching them how to interact with others. This video is probably better suited for children that are at least 2 years of age since there is much more dialogue than the first three Kipper tapes (listed above). Although if you child loves Kipper and is under two, he won't be disappointed.

When I was browsing at a local store to find a gift for my niece, then 2 years old, I was attracted to the cute, cuddly creatures on the cover of this video. I bought it and watched it with my niece and we both enjoyed it a lot. I have seen many kid videos my niece owned and I find this the most educational, gentle and creative of them all. The cartoons are draw in a watercolor fashion of soft tones and simple colors. The images are uncluttered which helps the young mind to focus on the actions of the characters and their immediate surroundings - a rare treasure for small children today who are constantly bombarded with chaotic media blitz and hyperactive cartoons. The story lines are based on everyday children's activities, which makes them easy to relate to for little children - such as picnicking in the park, playing with friends, outdoor explorations, etc. I have since bought 3 more of the series and am planning to collect them all for my niece. I highly recommend Kipper to parents of young children as a great alternative to the many unhealthy, violent cartoons out there and I assure you, you'll enjoy this cartoon as much as your kids.

We've been watching Kipper since we discovered him and his pals when we lived in the UK. They are the most non-intrusive, hilarious, precious, and pleasant children's shows. We've got the whole collection, this one being one of our favorites. Strangely enough they don't get on one's nerves after you've heard it in the back of the car for hours on end. That's because, one, the dvds are very long and, two, the music and voices are pleasant to listen to. We've loaned our tapes and DVDs to many of our friends and haven't found a kid yet that didn't love Kipper, Tiger, Pig, Arnold and Sock Thing. The other bonus is Kipper's voice is done by the one and only Martin Clunes.

I can't say enough about the Kipper series for little ones. We've bought all they offer in either DVD or VHS. I am actually rebuying this particular Kipper on DVD to replace our worn out VHS version. That is how much use we've gotten out of this. I discovered Kipper when my daugher was 15 months old. She truly liked it, but I loved it. I loved the simplicity, sweetness, and touches of British humor. Well, she may have just liked it then, but now, at age 3 1/2, she absolutely LOVES Kipper. This and Caullio are her two favorite shows (Maggie and the Ferocious Beast is a great one too that she loves). They have plots she can follow and keep up with and recognize the humor. It's a nice paced show-- sweet but not boring-slow at all, and not obnoxious and fast like some cartoons out there. Sure, my daughter now is allowed to watch a few cartoon movies that have the songs and some action, and she'll ask to watch them everyday for 3 days, but then they are forgotten and it's Kipper she begs to watch over and over and over. And I never mind. It's such a great show-- you won't regret buying it for your little ones (and buy the DVD that will last you longer so you're not rebuying like I have to!).

Enjoy!

When I was browsing at a local store to find a gift for my niece, then 2 years old, I was attracted to the cute, cuddly creatures on the cover of this video. I bought it and watched it with my niece and we both enjoyed it a lot. I have seen many kid videos my niece owned and I find this the most educational, gentle and creative of them all. The cartoons are draw in a watercolor fashion of soft tones and simple colors. The images are uncluttered which helps the young mind to focus on the actions of the characters and their immediate surroundings - a rare treasure for small children today who are constantly bombarded with chaotic media blitz and hyperactive cartoons. The story lines are based on everyday children's activities, which makes them easy to relate to for little children - such as picnicking in the park, playing with friends, outdoor explorations, etc. I have since bought 3 more of the series and am planning to collect them all for my niece. I highly recommend Kipper to parents of young children as a great alternative to the many unhealthy, violent cartoons out there and I assure you, you'll enjoy this cartoon as much as your kids.

What can I say? I a world populated by violence and nasty examples of bad behaviour for kids, Kipper is a breath of fresh air. My 4 year-old adores him and his innocent and friendly adventures. Kipper is a charmer, his little "dramas" are simple and easily resolved, an absolute winner. Highly recommended!!!