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Kipper's Little Friends

By Mick Inkpen
Series: Kipper
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Kipper's Little Friends by Mick Inkpen is a delightful children's book featuring the curious dog, Kipper. He explores the garden in search of small friends to join him and discovers different creatures along the way. This charming tale engages young readers with its beautiful illustrations and gentle storyline.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book features charming illustrations and a heartwarming story about friendship and discovery. It may appeal to you if you enjoy tales that celebrate curiosity and the joy of making new friends in the animal kingdom, perfect for young readers with a love for gentle adventure.

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A classic Kipper picture book about baby animals, perfect for sharing together.

Cuddle up with Kipper! Kipper continues to delight children after 25 years! Join him in discovering cute baby animals.

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A classic Kipper picture book about baby animals, perfect for sharing together.

Kipper and Arthur are talking about baby animals. A baby owl must be an owlet, so a baby frog is a froglet and a baby hedgehog can only be a hoglet... But what is a baby dog called? Do you know?

Little ones will love joining in with this charming story about baby animals and growing up.

Kipper has been a much-loved picture book character for over 25 years.

"The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot" - Guardian

"You simply cannot fail to win smiles with a new book about Kipper" - Daily Mail

Series: Kipper

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  • Kipper's Little Friends
    A classic Kipper picture book about baby animals, perfect for sharing together. Kipper and Arthur are talking about baby animals. A baby owl must be an owlet, so a baby frog is a froglet and a baby hedgehog can only be a hoglet... But what is a baby dog called? Do you know? Little ones will love joining in with...
    By Mick Inkpen
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  • Kipper: The Blue Balloon
    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...
    By Mick Inkpen
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    Cuddle up with Kipper! A classic Kipper title, reissued for a new generation of children. Kipper opens his cornflakes and discovers treasure inside. A plastic wiggly thing, which turns out to be the biggest, most beautiful beach ball ever. He and Tiger have wonderful fun with their new toy, splashing by the sea in the sun, until they hear a...
    By Mick Inkpen
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Kipper's Little Friends is positively received, praised for its universal appeal to both children and parents, winning smiles and admiration. It is described as exemplary storytelling and maintains its status as top-notch in its category.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444918199

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational 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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