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  • Bibliography:
    81 Books (3 Series)
  • First Book:
    January 1989
  • Latest Book:
    December 2019
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Full Series List in Order

Kipper

Where, Oh Where, Is Kipper's Bear? (Oct-1995)
Kipper's Christmas Eve (Oct-2000)
Kipper's A to Z (Apr-2001)
Kipper's Rainy Day (Jun-2001)
Kipper's Sunny Day (Jun-2001)
Kipper's Lost Ball (Apr-2002)
Kipper's Treehouse (Apr-2002)
Kipper's 1st Activity Book (Jul-2004)
Kipper and Roly (May-2008)
Kipper's Beach Ball (May-2008)
Kipper's Birthday (May-2008)
Kipper's Monster (May-2008)
Kipper's Toybox (May-2008)
Kipper's Snowy Day (Oct-2008)
Hide Me, Kipper! (Sep-2009)
One Year with Kipper (Jan-2010)
Kipper's Birthday and Other Stories (May-2011)
Kipper (Apr-2014)
Kipper's Little Friends (May-2015)

Little Kippers

Meow! (Aug-2000)
Swing! (Aug-2000)
Picnic! (Apr-2001)
Thing! (Apr-2001)

Wibbly Pig

Everyone hide from Wibbly Pig (Sep-1997)
In Wibbly's Garden (May-2000)
It's Bedtime, Wibbly Pig! (May-2004)
Tickly Christmas Wibbly Pig! (Oct-2009)
Wibbly Pig Likes Playing (Mar-2010)
Wibbly Pig Likes Presents (Mar-2010)
Wibbly Pig Likes Bananas (Apr-2010)
Wibbly Pig Likes to Have Fun (Apr-2010)
Wibbly Pig's Silly Big Bear (Apr-2010)
Wibbly Pig's Little Book Box (Oct-2010)
Is It Bedtime Wibbly Pig? (Jul-2011)
What Shall We Call Wibbly's Puppy? (Oct-2011)
Don't Lose Pigley, Wibbly Pig! (Jun-2012)
Wibbly Pig Has 10 Balloons (May-2014)
Wibbly Pig Picks a Pet (Jun-2014)
Wibbly Pig and the Tooky (Apr-2015)
Wibbly Pig at the Zoo (Mar-2018)

Book List in Order: 81 titles



  • A perfect bedtime book for those who can count already, and those just learning to count One little boy thinks he just needs his teddy for bedtime, but he is very wrong. This humorous counting book features kangaroos bouncing on the bed, gir...



  • One day, Gumboot is given a large bar of chocolate. He puts it in the basket of his bicycle and rides off to the park. Happily munching on the chocolate, he stops to watch the ducks as they feed and play. Gumboot decides he will give the ducks some f...










  • Play hide-and-seek with Wibbly Pig and his seven friends through the pages of this lift-the-flap book - with a double flap surprise at the end. Can you find Tiny Pig?

    This delightful book will delight Mick Inkpen fans everywhere. A perfect l...














  • While playing on the beach, Kipper the dog finds the finishing touches to his sandcastle in an unlikely place, in a picture book based on an episode of the new Kipper television show on Nickelodeon. Original. TV tie-in. 75,000 first printing....





  • When his aunt gives Wellington the pig a chocolate bar, he trades part of it for some bread so that he can feed the ducks in the park, but that doesn't mean he is happy when his last piece of chocolate falls into the duckpond...



  • When Kipper the dog discovers that a little blue butterfly is attracted to the color purple, he finally finds a way to catch it, in a new story book based on an episode of Kipper's television show. Original....













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    A classic Kipper picture book, capturing all of the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve.

    Which is best, Kipper wonders, Christmas Day or Christmas Eve? Presents, or expecting presents? It''s Christmas Eve, and Kipper and his friends ar...



  • Kipper and Arnold are on an alphabet adventure! What can they find for each letter? They find ladybugs for L. And toys for T. But what begins with X? That's a hard one. Kipper and Arnold need your help!
    ...













  • Kipper's big red ball is lost! But is it inside? Outside? In the sandpit? Or stuck in the tree? Very young children everywhere will love lifting the flaps to help Kipper and his friends find it. There is a whole range of Kipper books to choose from: ...



  • Kipper has built a treehouse. Kipper's friend, Tiger, comes to visit but suddenly the treehouse seems very high up. Poor Tiger! Kipper has to do some quick thinking to get him down. Young children everywhere will love lifting the flaps to see what's ...






  • Something has happened on Blue Nose Island which has never happened before! The sun hasn't come up and the moon has become stuck at the top of Blue Nose Volcano. Someone is going to have to do something... Will Ploo save the sun, or fall into Blue No...



  • Wibbly, the cutest little toddler pig ever, is back&150and this time he's putting off bedtime as long as he can. Wibbly goes through all of the classic delaying tactics that will be familiar to every youngster, from having a drink to finishing a stor...



  • Kipper is a favourite amongst children and adults alike. These first activity books help encourage manual dexterity, numeracy and literacy. Full of colour and lots of fun, these are a must for all young Kipper fans....



  • Ploo decides to plant some bellvine outside his house and Dig goes to search for beachmoles on Blue Nose Beach. But nothing is as simple as it seems on the magical island where they all have blue noses!...



  • This is a gorgeous audio compilation of Mick Inkpen's classic bear stories, including Threadbear, One Bear at Bedtime, and Bear. Mick Inkpen is one of the top-selling picture book artists and writers in the world whose stories have sold millions wor...



  • This is the third picture book about Ploo and his friends set on the wonderful Blue Nose Island, a fluffy cloud to the left of the sun where all the creatures have Blue Noses. Ploo and Hatz are riding their bikes on the sandy beach, but it is hard wo...



  • Have you ever had a bear fall out of the sky right in front of you? This is what happens in Inkpen's new title. The bear drinks Sophie's drink, bounces in the baby bouncer and enjoys peanut butter sandwiches, before heading for the kitchen....



  • Everything must go! said the sign on the pet shop window. A platypus, terrapin and gecko are all at knock down prices. The rat with half his whiskers missing thinks he's the best bargain but what is behind that door?...



  • There is one thing that has always been wrong with Threadbear. In his tummy is a squeaker that has never squeaked . . . Can Father Christmas make his wish come true and give him a squeaky tummy or will it be something much more simple that grants ...



  • A classic Kipper title, enlarged and reissued for a new generation of childrenKipper'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 bef...






  • Another classic Kipper title, enlarged and reissued for a new generation of childrenKipper 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 ...



  • Another classic Kipper title, enlarged and reissued for a new generation of children

    The day before Kipper's birthday he prepares his party invitations and makes a cake. He invites everyone to his party tomorrow, but doesn't deliver the invi...



  • Another classic Kipper title, enlarged and reissued for a new generation of children

    Where is the best place to try out the most powerful torch there is? Kipper and Tiger decide that it must be in the middle of the woods at the bottom of Big...



  • Another classic Kipper title, enlarged and reissued for a new generation of children

    Kipper is worried. Someone or something has nibbled a hole in ...



  • In the vein of The Velveteen Rabbit, a heartwarming story about the joys of best-loved toys Baggy Brown was born at Better Bears Limited. Only he wasn't born as Baggy Brown, but as Number One. As a special limited edition bear, he was du...



  • Another classic Kipper title, enlarged and reissued for a new generation of children

    Kipper loves the snow, and when he sees great white flakes tumbling down one morning, he can't wait to be out enjoying himself. Kipper's friend Tiger isn't ...



  • With a host of noisy fairytale characters and a fold-out page on every spread, this is a new edition of a read-aloud classic from the creator of Kipper and Wibbly Pig. Perfect for bedtime!

    The sun is down, the moon is up, and it is past bedt...



  • We are wearing out the naughty step. I lost the school hamster, & Josh fed the elephant the wrong way & we made the dog into a panda. Mummy is not happy. But the day she makes Kevin a chocolate birthday cake is the day that all of us, including Mummy...



  • A fabulous new Kipper story by award-winning author Mick InkpenKipper was sitting on the first page of this book, wondering what sort of a book it would turn out to be, when a squeaky little mouse came running across the page.  "Are you in th...



  • Award-winning author Mick Inkpen explores the excitement of Christmas

    Wibbly Pig's big Aunt Larlie is coming to stay and she's brought her knitting needles and lots of balls of wool. She has already given Wibbly a scarf and some gloves, and ...






  • A superb story introducing the 12 months of the year Kipper has made a new year resolution not to throw snowballs at Tiger. He manages to keep to this for a whole month, but in February it snows! This wonderful picture book explores the fun th...



  • Wibbly Pig loves to make games out of cushions and chairs!

    This bestselling board book is perfect for toddlers everywhere.

    Mick Inkpen, creator of Kipper and many other prizewinning picture books, has brought to life a character who ha...



  • Wibbly Pig is very excited about all the presents he is about to open. What can they be?

    This bestselling board book is perfect for toddlers everywhere.

    Mick Inkpen, creator of Kipper and many other prizewinning picture books, has brou...



  • Wibbly Pig likes bananas and milk. What do you like?

    This bestselling board book is perfect for toddlers everywhere.

    Mick Inkpen, creator of Kipper and many other prizewinning picture books, has brought to life a character who has won ...



  • Wibbly Pig builds towers and tents, opens presents, chooses his favorite foods and toys, and eats ice cream on the beach.

    This bestselling board book is perfect for toddlers everywhere.

    Mick Inkpen, creator of Kipper and many other pri...



  • Wibbly Pig has a new friend - a bear so BIG, he can hardly fit on the page. He does not know how to brush his teeth or comb his hair and he can't even use a spoon. But Wibbly loves him just the same!

    A picture book that shows it is what's in...



  • A box of six little board books, in appealing colours about everyone's favourite piglet, Wibbly Pig, now starring in his own BBC tv cartoon. Each little book has 4 spreads and is full of things for a small child to discover, learn and play. It includ...



  • Three classic Kipper stories in one collection!

    This charming story collection includes Kipper's Birthday, the story of how Kipper had a fantastic birthday, even though he got his days muddled up. Kipper's Beach Ball, where Kipper and Tiger ...



  • Wibbly Pig isn't tired at all! He wants to splash in the bath, count the stairs to the bedroom and bounce around on his bed. But in the end, he snuggles down to sleep with his cuddly toys.This board book version of the classic Wibbly story is perfect...



  • Wibbly Pig and his friends can''t decide what to name his new puppy. Everyone has an idea. But no one can agree. Will Wibbly ever find the perfect name?Mick Inkpen, creator of Kipper and many other prizewinning picture books, has brought to life a c...



  • There are footprints all over the Cornershop yard. And something has been nibbling Rollo's little red ball. Could the stinky little creature fast asleep in the Little Fluffy Bird's nest have something to do with it?

    Sweeties from the Corners...



  • The Snapdragon is up to his tricks again - eating the letters from the words in the book. It really is very naughty. How will Bookmouse stop Snapdragon? And is there anything the Woollywolves can do to help?

    Master storyteller Mick Inkpen p...



  • A full-length board book of this classic Wibbly Pig story.Wibbly Pig has been to a party. He leaves with his party bag, his balloon, and his favourite toy, Pigley. But what is in the party bag? Can Wibbly Pig find out, or is he carrying too many thin...



  • From the creator of Wibbly Pig and Kipper, this new edition of Baggy Brown celebrates friendship, priceless teddy bears and royal babies. Baggy Brown was born at Better Bears Limited. Only he wasn't born as Baggy Brown, but Number One. And as a speci...



  • It's Kipper's 25th anniversary so join in with the celebrations with this wonderful reissue of a classic story with a stunning gold cover. Mick Inkpen is the libraries' ninth most borrowed author.
    Kipper's basket is old and worn. His blanket is s...





  • Wibbly Pig has ten balloons but not for very long! As he gives them away, he holds on tightly to his favourite teddy bear balloon. But then Big Pig's shouting sister comes along...

    This brilliant rhyming story is the perfect introduction to ...



  • If you could have any pet at all, what would you choose? Wibbly Pig and Scruffy Pig are worried that Big Pig's sister's friend will choose a really boring rabbit at the pet shop. Surely an elephant, a bear or a dinosaur would be much more exciting?...



  • Zoe's hoop is no ordinary toy!

    Zoe has found a fun new game to play! When Beans jumps through her hoop he magically transforms into . . . Beans the rabbit with floppy ears, or Beans the crocodile with snappy jaws! But could Beans the ...



  • Big Pig's sister should have bought a cuddly toy at the zoo but instead she's put Tooky in her backpack. Tooky's not a toy. He's a toucan. A REAL toucan. And he's soon causing chaos. How will Wibbly and his friends ever get Tooky home?

    Mick ...



  • 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 i...



  • Penguin Small is a classic story by Mick Inkpen with a surprise giant fold-out page. It tells the story of the last North Pole penguin, who as it turns out was also the smallest penguin! He wants to join his friends in the South Pole, but he's afr...



  • A classic Kipper picture book about all the fun to be had playing in the snow.

    Kipper loves the snow, so when he sees great white snowflakes tumbling down one morning, he can't wait to go outside! His friend Tiger is outside too, and togethe...



  • 'Fetch!' and 'Sit!' and 'Stay!' I understand them all. Those are the words I know. But what is 'Fred'? Fred the dog may not know his name yet or how to stay out of trouble but one little boy will love him no matter what. A follow-up to I Will Love Yo...



  • 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 p...



  • On a visit to the zoo, Big Pig's sister wanted a cuddly toy but instead she took home Tooky in her backpack. But Tooky's not a toy - he's a toucan... a REAL toucan. And he's soon causing chaos.

    How will Wibbly and his friends ever get Tooky h...




  • Kipper the dog has found a soggy blue balloon in the garden. At first, it seems like an ordinary balloon, but it's not. It's full of fun, magic and endless possibilities...

    30 years after it was first published, The Blue Balloon is a celebr...





  • Mrs Blackhat returns in this hilarious rhyming picture book. Perfect for Halloween! Mrs Blackhat has a new broom. And it's not just any broom: it's a whizzy new ZoomBroom, with buttons, bleeps and its very own app! But what will Mrs Blackhat do wh...



  • From the bestselling team behind Kipper, I Will Love You Anyway and Fred, an energetic rhyming adventure jam-packed with mischievous animals swinging, splashing and crashing through the pages.

    At Upalongdownalong Avenue
    in the garden...



  • 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 lau...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Mick Inkpen has published 81 books.

Mick Inkpen does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, I Love You, Fred, was published in December 2019.

The first book by Mick Inkpen, One Bear at Bedtime, was published in January 1989.

Yes. Mick Inkpen has 3 series.