Kipper's A to Z - Hardcover

Inkpen, Mick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340784830 ISBN 13: 9780340784839

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2000

Synopsis

Kipper first appeared on four legs in 1989 in the Mick Inkpen timeless picture book The Blue Balloon. The picture book, Kipper, first published in 1991, made him the star of the show and he's been going from strength to strength ever since. Kipper's world is a world where anything can happen and he has enormous child appeal. He is a classic picture character now, loved by children the world over in the same way that Thomas the Tank or Peter Rabbit are loved.

There is a whole range of Kipper books to choose from: classic picture books, TV tie in picture books, novelty board books, sticker books, pop up books and much much more.

Kipper is on CITV.

An outstanding new title from one of the world's most popular authors - destined to become an all-time bestselling classic.

Come on an alphabet adventure with everyone's favourite puppy and his friends: little pig, Arnold - who has lost his ant - and the hopeful Zebra, who is waiting and waiting for his turn to join the book. This is another Mick Inkpen triumph and is perfect as bedtime reading or as a fun and endearing way to introduce the alphabet to children.

About this title

Review:

Kipper's A to Z by Mick Inkpen is a fantastic alphabet book which is beautifully illustrated and will not fail to engage young readers.

The reader is introduced to Kipper and his friend Arnold who find an ant which they put into a box. They then go in search of other things to go into the box and work their way through the alphabet. This is much more than just an alphabet book.

Children will enjoy Kipper and Arnold's search. Each page has the continuation of the story and a capital and small letter and words that begin with that letter. The layout of the pages is imaginative and varied and children will delight in reading this book and finding the words that begin with each letter. The attention to detail is brilliant as the word buzzzzzzz stretches across the page after the bee and the ant makes a reappearance later on in the alphabet. The Zebra makes several appearances, desperate to be included, but he is told it is not his turn yet!

Kipper's A to Z would be invaluable to anyone who is helping their child to learn the alphabet and letter sounds and the text means that it will still be read long after children have mastered the alphabet. This book would be suitable for 4-7 year olds and it deserves a place on every bookshelf and is sure to become a battered well-loved book. --Amanda York

Review:

Mick Inkpen is in superlative form in Kipper's A-Z. Kipper's trawl through the alphabet is all his own, with understated humour and sureness of touch wrapping up a storyline. A surefire bestseller. (The Children's Bookseller, Sept 2000)

Kipper's A-Z, an alphabet book with a great Kipper story included, is destined to be a firm favourite among everyone this Christmas. (The Children's Bookseller, Sept 2000)

An alphabet adventure starring Kipper, his little friend Arnold and a delightful new character, Zebra.

Creepy crawly critters and recurring jokes feature in this sprightly ABC tale. Adorable, breezy, clever, this is the alphabet book of choice. (Publishers Weekly, Feb 7, 2001)

Inkpen eschews a formulaic abecedarian approach and introduces the letters in inventive ways, giving his volume a rocking spontaneity and a comic plot that plays up the order of each letter. (Publishers Weekly)

Just about the cutest puppy in a favourite series achieves a stellar new success (Kirkus Reviews, Feb 1, 2001)

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0340784830
• ISBN 13: 9780340784839
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64