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Kipper: The Blue Balloon

By Mick Inkpen
Series: Kipper
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Kipper: The Blue Balloon by Mick Inkpen is a delightful children's story featuring Kipper and his extraordinary balloon. After discovering a seemingly ordinary blue balloon, Kipper finds that it possesses magical and unexpected qualities, leading to a series of fantastic adventures and surprises, all conveyed with Inkpen's charming illustrations and storytelling.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Kipper: The Blue Balloon

A special 30th anniversary edition of the picture book classic feauturing the much-loved puppy, Kipper.

The Blue Balloon is the bestselling picture book which first introduced Kipper, created by the master storyteller, Mick Inkpen.

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Kipper: The Blue Balloon introduces Kipper the dog, who finds a soggy blue balloon in the garden. Initially, it appears to be an ordinary balloon, but soon reveals itself to be full of fun, magic, and endless possibilities.

Thirty years after its first publication, The Blue Balloon is a celebrated picture book classic. It features the very first appearance of Mick Inkpen's much-loved puppy character, Kipper, and has delighted millions of children worldwide. This playful tale of imagination, complete with fantastic fold-out pages, is a classic to be treasured, loved, and shared time and time again.

This gorgeous anniversary edition comes complete with special bonus material and is an absolute must for all Kipper fans!

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Kipper: The Blue Balloon by Mick Inkpen has been warmly received by critics and families alike. The Guardian describes Inkpen's work as charmingly comical and consistently successful. Practical Parenting highlights how Kipper resonates with both children and parents, while What's On praises the book for its beautiful illustrations and delightful visual surprises. The Daily Mail emphasises its universal appeal, and Junior recommends it as suitable for beginner readers while also being a wonderful story to share with any age group.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444922561

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: full colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Mick Inkpen Series: Kipper

About the Author

Mick Inkpen has been a bestselling children's author for over 25 years. He is one of today's most popular picture book author/illustrators and the famous creator of both Kipper and Wibbly Pig. Mick has won the Children's Book Award for Threadbear and the British Book Award twice, for Penguin Small and Lullabyhullaballoo. Kipper won a BAFTA for Best Animated Film.

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