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  • The Great Pet Sale

    Mick Inkpen

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, March 1, 1999)
    When a little boy goes to a sale at the pet store, a boisterous rat tries to convince the boy that he will be the perfect pet, but the little boy has a hard time choosing and wants to take all the adorable animals home.
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  • Fred

    Mick Inkpen

    Hardcover (Hodder Children's Books, Sept. 8, 2016)
    '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 You Anyway, this touching rhyming story is full of friendship and tail wagging and will touch a chord with all children who love pets. Praise for Mick Inkpen: '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 Praise for Zoe and Beans: 'These books will become well-loved members of any child's book collection.' Carousel For activities, competitions and other fun stuff check out www.chloeinkpen.com
  • Kipper's Monster

    Mick Inkpen

    Paperback (Hachette Children's, Jan. 19, 2016)
    A classic Kipper picture book about being afraid of the dark.Kipper and his friend Tiger are going camping in the woods. Tiger has a brand-new torch and Kipper has a storybook. Hopefully there aren't any monsters around ... But the wood is full of dark shadows and strange noises. And, the darker it gets, the more scared they become! Can Kipper and Tiger learn to overcome their fears?Perfect for soothing fears and worries, this classic picture book shows that sometimes things aren't quite as scary as they first seem!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
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  • I Love You, Fred

    Mick Inkpen, Chloe Inkpen

    Hardcover (Aladdin, Dec. 10, 2019)
    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.
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  • The Blue Balloon

    Mick Inkpen

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Young Readers, April 2, 1990)
    A child (with the help of artful pull-out pages) explains the extraordinary features of his blue balloon.
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  • Kipper's Beach Ball

    Mick Inkpen

    Paperback (Hodder & Stoughton, May 15, 2008)
    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 Tiger have wonderful fun with their new toy, splashing by the sea in the sun, until they hear a small "pop!" But there is always another box of cornflakes and more treasure to be found.
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  • Say AAAH! by Mick Inkpen

    Mick Inkpen

    Hardcover (Hodder Children's Books, London, March 15, 1864)
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  • Kipper: Kipper's Christmas Eve

    Mick Inkpen

    Hardcover (Hachette Children's, Nov. 1, 2016)
    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
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  • Wibbly Pig Likes Playing

    Mick Inkpen

    Board book (Hachette Children's, Sept. 22, 2010)
    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 has won the hearts of millions of readers the world over.
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  • One Bear at Bedtime

    Mick Inkpen

    Paperback (Hodder & Stoughton, Jan. 1, 1989)
    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, giraffes in the bath, and a monster with 10 heads who takes forever to say goodnight.
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  • Lullabyhullaballoo

    Mick Inkpen

    Paperback (Hachette Children's, June 20, 2017)
    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 bedtime. But outside the castle there's an awful lot of noise! Will the princess ever get to sleep?Mick Inkpen has won the British Book Award, the Children's Book Award and has been shortlisted for both the Kate Greenway Medal and the Nestle Prize. He is consistently in the Top Ten most borrowed children's authors from public libraries.'Beautiful animated illustrations.' Daily Echo
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  • Threadbear

    Mick Inkpen

    Paperback (Hachette Children's, Nov. 8, 2016)
    There is one thing that has always been wrong with Threadbear. In his tummy is a squeaker that has never squeaked . . . Can Father Christmas help?A Christmas classic for over 25 years, this award-winning story from the creator of Kipper and Wibbly Pig proves that dreams do come true.With a stunning new cover and fantastic fold-out pages.
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