Kipper's Toybox: Chinese/English (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Someone or something had been nibbling a hole in Kipper's toybox..." (more)
Key Phrases: Sock Thing

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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-- Kipper the dog is bewildered by the hole chewed in his cardboard toy box. His attempts to count his toys frustrate him because instead of the usual six, he comes up with seven or eight. Then Sock Thing disappears. During the night the mystery is solved when Kipper discovers two mice in the missing sock creature. Instead of nibbling his box for their nest, they join Kipper in his basket. Preschoolers will enjoy the gentle humor, especially as they figure out the solution to Kipper's problem before he does by deciphering the visual clues. Keeping track of the stuffed animals will provide painless counting practice. Inkpen's illustrations, particularly the pup's expressive features, will endear him to young listeners. --Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, MN
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

When something nibbles a hole in Kipper's toybox, he discovers that his favourite toy, Sock Thing, is missing. He soon finds Sock Thing crawling across the floor. Can his toys have come to life?

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Magi Publications (September 1995)
• Language: English, Cantonese
• ISBN-10: 1854303503
• ISBN-13: 978-1854303509
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,624,726 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Of mice and mayhem..., March 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Kipper's Toybox (Paperback)

When Kipper notices that something or someone has nibbled a hole in his toybox, he worries that some of his toys may be missing. But when he does a tally of noses (the toys are all animals), instead of too few, there are too many... And when the snakelike "sock thing" starts wriggling away, Kipper doesn't know what to do -- none of his toys has ever come to life before! Kipper eventually discovers that the culprits are a couple of mice and he kindly invites them to nest in his comfy basket. The last page of the story is a particular treat -- a delightful picture of mayhem, with baby mice running riot through Kipper's toybox and basket (with the sweetly resigned expression on Kipper's face worth a thousand words)!

The simple lively text and charming pictures ensure that even the youngest of audiences remain captive throughout and the book is a real pleasure for toddlers and adults alike.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KIPPERS TOY BOX, July 9, 2001

By	"gkathgoldin" (NEW JERSEY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kipper's Toybox (Paperback)

KIPPER IS AN ADORABLE DOG WITH A BOX OF HIS VERY FAVORITE TOYS-SOCK THING-A SLIPPER-A BUNNY-AN OWL-HIPPO AND MR SNAKE BUT KIPPER FINDS A HOLE IN HIS BOX AND BEGINS A COUNT. THE COUNT COMES UP WRONG AND HE COUNTS AGAIN THIS TIME HE COUNTS NOSES AND THERE ARE TOO MANY IN THIS COUNT-HE FINDS OUT 1 IS MISSING AND TAKES THEM ALL TO HIS BED TO STAND GUARD ALL NIGHT. DURING THE NIGHT A STRANGE NOISE BRINGS ABOUT A SURPRISE. A DELIGHTFUL STORY BOOK- OUR 24 MONTH OLD BOY HOLDS HIMSELF AND TURNS THE PAGES AS WE READ. ADULTS & CHILDREN WILL LOVE KIPPERS BOOKS AND THE ADORABLE CUDDLY COLORFUL PAGES. THIS BOOK IS A THIN -2 HANDS BOOK. GREAT FOR BIG AND LITTLE HANDS.WE ALL ALSO LOVE THE PRESS OUT BOOKS OF KIPPERS.