In Wibbly's Garden (Wibbly Pig) [Hardcover]

Mick Inkpen (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Wibbly Pig

Wibbly Pig is in the garden searching for his favorite toy, Pigley, but he can't find him anywhere. He does find all kinds of interesting things, though, including a magic bean! Through cleverly designed lift-the-flaps, children can help Wibbly Pig search for his stuffed toy and meet a friendly giant along the way. In this new book about Wibbly, he has an adventure that is just right for the toddler set.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

In this charming retelling of the "Jack and the Beanstalk" fairy tale, Wibbly the pig searches his garden for his favorite toy, Pigley. Instead, under lift-the-flap leaves, he finds a ladybug, a caterpillar, a snail, "one of these" (a weird little insect), and a bean. Wibbly puts all his things under a flowerpot, and guess what! The bean is "one of those magic ones!" It grows bigger, and--like that curious fellow, Jack--Wibbly is compelled to climb it. What happens at the top is far more pleasant than the traditional account, with nary a "fee-fi-fo-fum" or bloodthirsty giant in sight--only a gentle, perplexed giant who is looking for someone too. What results is a win-win situation for all.

Mick Inkpen's understated humor and eminently appealing watercolors have shown up in his many picture books, including Kipper's Playtime and another Wibbly favorite, Everyone Hide from Wibbly Pig. Young readers and grownups alike will delight in the simple, funny story with the (fairly sturdy) flaps. (Baby to Preschool) --Emilie Coulter

Review

This beautifully illustrated, 'lift the flap' book is sure to be a favourite of any young child. -- You and your baby, Aug 2000 Gentle and expansive, this story is an intriguing meander with words which are less of a story and more of a friendly prompt to what's happening. A lovely book to share. -- The Scotsman, July 2000 Irresistible characters and lots of large lift-the-flaps in this sure-fire bestseller from Mick Inkpen. Mick Inkpen's delightful lift-the-flap book...provides a wonderful starting point for word work activities. -- Child Education, 8 Aug 2001 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 20 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670891215
• ISBN-13: 978-0670891214
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,220,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and sure to charm young readers, August 19, 2000

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This review is from: In Wibbly's Garden (Wibbly Pig) (Hardcover)

Another charming and touching book from Mick Inkpen in which Wibbly Pig looks for his friend Pigley but only finds other interesting items in the garden. These items lead to more adventures before the two friends are re-united, and is sure to delight young lovers of lift-the-flap titles.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another cute wibbly book, January 10, 2009

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This review is from: In Wibbly's Garden (Wibbly Pig) (Paperback)

Another cute book by Mick Inkpen, if you like other wibbly pig books you'll like this one, flaps are a little flimsy but as long as your little one is careful its fine.

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Wibbly!!, February 25, 2006

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B. Pereira (Fort Smith, AR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Wibbly's Garden (Wibbly Pig) (Hardcover)

I bought this book because my 2 yr old grandson fell in love with another Wibbly book called "Everyone Hide from Wibbly Pig". Although this one reminds me of Jack and the Bean Stalk, it's simple and fun. I think "Everyone Hide from Wibbly Pig" is the all time best, but this is certainly a wonderful follow-up to that. ALL of the Mick Inkpen books I've purchased for my grandson have been favorites that we have read so many times, my grandson can 'read' them to me because he knows them by heart! Your kids will love his books.