New Releases by Mick Inkpen

From the father-daughter team behind I Will Love You Anyway comes another heartwarming tale about a sweatband-wearing pug. Fetch! and Sit! and Stay! and Ball! and Walk! and Bed! I know those words… …but what is Fred? Little ones will laugh out loud as you read Mick and Chloë Inkpen’s delightful second story all about a troublesome little dog who finally discovers his own name.

A classic Kipper story about baby animals. Now in a chunky board book, perfect for little hands to hold. 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 tale about 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

The author of the beloved Kipper series teams up with his daughter to tell the heartwarming story of a sweat-band-wearing pug who just can’t seem to do the right thing. Dog is very badly behaved—he destroys everything, chases cars, rolls in poo, and won’t stop running away! But when he finds himself lost and alone there is one person he knows he can always count on. Chloë Inkpen’s sweet illustrations bring warmth and humor to this delightful story of family and unconditional love.

A classic Kipper story, capturing all of the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve. In a chunky board book, perfect for little hands to hold. Which is best, Kipper wonders, Christmas Day or Christmas Eve? Presents, or expecting presents? It's Christmas Eve and Kipper and his friends are preparing for the big day. Decorating the tree, exchanging presents and sharing in all the excitement together. Full of festive cheer, this charming story is perfect for reading together at Christmas time. Kipper has been a much-loved picture book character for over 25 years. "Kipper has touched a chord with children and parents alike" - Practical Parenting "The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot" - Guardian

Cuddle up with Kipper! A classic Kipper title, reissued for a new generation of children. Kipper's friend Pig only wants a pet for his birthday, so that is exactly what Kipper buys him: a little hamster called Roly. But Kipper starts to play with Roly before Pig's birthday party and before he knows it he has missed the party and completely fallen for little Roly and cannot bear to give him away. A charming story celebrating the joy of pets. 'You simply cannot fail to win smiles with a new book about Kipper' Daily Mail 'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' Guardian

Learn the alphabet with Kipper in this fun-packed story book! Join Kipper and his friends as they go through the alphabet from A to Z, searching for different things for each letter. From Arnold the piggie, who has lost his ant, all the way to Zebra (who has been waiting and waiting for his turn to join in with the story!) This playful story is the perfect way to introduce the alphabet to very young children. Or to help older children become more confident using letters. Each letter is written in upper and lower case, and can be sounded out phonetically. Kipper has been a much-loved picture book character for over 25 years. "A perfect introduction to the alphabet ... Rather than just listing words that match the letters, there's a real story here, with a strong cast of characters, an involving plot and plenty of jokes to keep everyone smiling" - The Bookbag "Kipper has touched a cord with children and parents alike" - Practical Parenting

A collection of eight biblical parables.

A box of six little board books in appealing colours about Kipper, the dog who has won the hearts of millions of readers the world over. Each little book is eight pages long and full of things for a small child to discover, learn and play.

A re-telling of the story of creation with emphasis on how God wants us to take care of His world. Fun interactive pages with pop-up art, mixed matched animals and other entertaining fun surprises.

Kipper counts animals from one to ten.

While camping out in the woods, Kipper and Tiger encounter a horrendous "monster" which is not what it seems.

Children are invited to spend a wet, bubbly day with Kipper and Tiger. Full color.

Kipper and Tiger plan a picnic which is nearly ruined by a series of disruptions.

Kipper buys a hamster as a birthday present for Pig, but he grows to love the hamster so much that he does not want to give it away.

On a hot summer day when Kipper the dog discovers a leak in his paddling pool, he fixes it in a very unusual way.

Kipper the dog and his friend Arnold work through the alphabet by collecting animals and other things for each letter.

Kipper the dog spends Christmas Eve selecting and decorating a tree, opening presents with friends, and waiting for Santa, all the while wondering if Christmas Day may be even better.

Young children can get a kick from watching Wibbly Pig eat bananas. Thick, sturdy board pages with simple text are ideal for those too young to read. Full-color illustrations.

Although he struggles to entertain Pig's cousin, Kipper the dog cannot prevent Arnold from sucking his thumb.

Meet the co-stars of "Kippers" TV series. A surprise visitor keeps Kipper very busy. Full color.

Kipper the dog spends the day enjoying the snow with his best friend Tiger.