Kipper's World Collection 10 Books Box Set by Mick Inkpen - Ages 3-5 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Kipper
Kipper's Birthday
Kipper's Beach Ball
Hide Me, Kipper
Kipper's New Pet
One Year With Kipper
Kipper's Toy Box
Kipper's Snowy Day
Kipper's Little Friends
Kipper's Monster

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124233648
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 3-5 (Preschool-Kindergarten)

Overview
Bring home the complete Kipper's World Collection, ten beloved paperback picture books by Mick Inkpen following the floppy-eared, ever-curious puppy Kipper through the small moments that make up a big childhood. From birthdays and beach days to snowy mornings and new pets, each story unfolds with gentle humor, cozy illustrations, and a warm, familiar voice that young children instantly recognize. Perfectly sized for little hands and bedtime laps, this collection is ideal for read-aloud time, early independent reading, and building a lifelong love of books. A wonderful introduction to one of Britain's most cherished picture-book characters.

About the Books
Since his first appearance in 1991, Kipper the dog has become one of the most recognizable characters in British picture books, and this ten-title collection gathers a generous cross-section of his adventures into one giftable paperback set. Mick Inkpen's storytelling formula is simple but enduring: a small, everyday event, such as a worn-out basket, a lost toy, or a surprise beach ball, becomes the seed of a warm, funny, and reassuring story. Kipper approaches each situation with openness and gentle problem-solving, modeling exactly the kind of curiosity and resilience parents want to encourage in young children. Across the set, readers follow Kipper through the rhythms of a full year, celebrating birthdays, splashing at the beach, hiding from a mischievous mouse, welcoming a new pet hamster, playing in the snow, and learning silly new animal words with his friend Arthur. Inkpen's soft, expressive illustrations do as much storytelling as the text itself, giving children plenty to point at, name, and discuss during read-aloud time. The short sentences, repeating patterns, and predictable story arcs suit children just starting to follow a full picture book, while the warmth and humor keep older siblings engaged too. Because the collection spans ten complete stories, it makes an excellent rotating bedtime library, so children and the grown-ups reading to them never run out of new pages to explore. Teachers and caregivers will find the set equally useful for classroom read-alouds and early-years storytime, thanks to its consistent, comforting format.

Key Benefits

• Complete 10-book paperback collection featuring one of Britain's best-loved picture-book characters
• Warm, funny, easy-to-follow stories perfect for read-aloud time and early independent reading
• Charming, expressive illustrations that support vocabulary building and story discussion
• Ideal for ages 3-5 (Preschool-Kindergarten), with short sentences and repeating patterns
• Great for bedtime routines, classroom libraries, and quiet reading corners
• A genuinely giftable set for birthdays, holidays, baby showers, or new-reader milestones

Book-by-Book Guide
Kipper — Kipper's old, worn-out basket sends him searching for a new place to sleep, trying out nests and burrows like the other animals before finding comfort at home.
Kipper's Birthday — The night before his birthday, Kipper writes invitations and bakes a cake, only to mix up the dates before his friends arrive with the best surprise of all.
Kipper's Beach Ball — A cereal-box surprise turns into a beach adventure when Kipper and Tiger discover a big, colorful new ball to play with in the sun.
Hide Me, Kipper — A tiny, squeaky mouse scurries into the book's fold-out flap, inviting readers to lift, peek, and guess exactly where he'll hide next.
Kipper's New Pet — When his friend Pig wants a pet for his birthday, Kipper brings home a small, energetic hamster named Roly to look after together.
One Year With Kipper — Armed with a brand-new camera, Kipper spends a full year snapping photos of adventures with Tiger, capturing everyday moments as treasured memories.
Kipper's Toy Box — Someone has been nibbling a hole in Kipper's toy box, and he must figure out which of his favorite toys is missing before the mystery is solved.
Kipper's Snowy Day — The first big snowfall of winter sends Kipper and his friends outside to play, building, sliding, and discovering how the world looks under a blanket of white.
Kipper's Little Friends — Kipper and Arthur trade silly facts about baby animals, learning that a baby owl is an owlet and a baby frog is a froglet.
Kipper's Monster — On a camping trip in the woods, Kipper and Tiger tell stories by torchlight, and an imaginative tale of a monster brings the adventure to a fun close.

About the Author
Mick Inkpen is a beloved British author-illustrator best known as the creator of Kipper, one of the most enduring characters in children's picture books. His picture books have sold more than five million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than twenty languages, introducing Kipper's gentle, funny adventures to children across the globe. Inkpen also created the award-winning character Threadbear, winner of the Children's Book Award. Known for his warm, expressive illustrations and playful, reassuring storytelling, Inkpen has spent decades crafting stories that capture the small joys and discoveries of early childhood. He lives and works in Suffolk, England.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This ten-book set brings a full year of Kipper's cozy, funny adventures into one paperback collection, perfect for bedtime routines, classroom libraries, or a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift. Compact stories and charming illustrations make it a great stocking stuffer or baby shower gift, while the reliable format keeps toddlers and preschoolers engaged story after story.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.