Kipper the Dog facts for kids
Kipper the Dog is a super popular character from a series of books for young children. These books were created by a talented British writer named Mick Inkpen. There are over 30 Kipper books, and they have sold more than 8 million copies! That's a lot of books! They've also been translated into over 20 different languages, meaning kids all over the world can enjoy Kipper's adventures. The books have even won many cool awards.
You might also know Kipper and his friends from the animated TV show called Kipper.
Meet the Characters
Let's get to know the fun characters from the Kipper the Dog books and TV show:
- Kipper the Dog - He's the main character! Kipper is a very friendly and curious dog with a big heart. He loves to collect things, but he's always happy to share. He looks a bit like a beagle or a Jack Russell terrier.
- Tiger - Kipper's best friend. Tiger is usually more sensible and clever than Kipper. Sometimes he can be a bit cheeky, but deep down, he's a really kind dog. He might be a Scottish Terrier.
- Jake - A friendly and warm-hearted sheepdog. Jake is another one of Kipper's good friends. Even though he's a smaller character in the show, he, Kipper, and Tiger have had lots of exciting adventures together.
- Holly - A happy white dog with brown spots. Holly is one of Kipper's friends.
- Pig - Kipper's other best friend. Pig absolutely loves to eat chocolate cakes and cookies! Sometimes he can jump to conclusions, but he's a good friend.
- Arnold - Pig's tiny cousin. Arnold is a toddler, but he's often more aware of things than Pig! He usually doesn't say much, but sometimes he'll say simple words like "duck" or "igloo." Arnold often has amazing experiences while the older characters are busy.
- Mouse - A little mouse who lives with Kipper in his house.
- The Bleepers - These are a couple of space aliens and a robot who live on the Moon. They are very unique friends!
Kipper Books
There are many Kipper books, and some of them have been translated into other languages, like Spanish. The first book, The Blue Balloon, came out in 1989. Since then, lots more stories have been published, including Kipper's Snowy Day, Kipper's Christmas Eve, and Kipper's A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure. These books help young readers learn about colors, opposites, numbers, and more, all while enjoying Kipper's fun adventures.
Kipper TV Series
The characters from the books also star in their own animated television series called Kipper. The show brings Kipper's world to life, allowing fans to watch his adventures with Tiger, Pig, and all their friends.
Awards and Recognition
The Kipper series has won several important awards, showing how much people love these stories:
- It won the BAFTA award for Preschool Animation three times: in 1998, 2000, and 2001. BAFTA awards are like the Oscars for British TV and film!
- Publishers Weekly, a well-known magazine about books, named Kipper as one of the Best Children's Books in 2001.
- It received a special prize at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in 1998 for TV Series (up to 12 minutes).
- It won the Silver Pulcinella Award in 1999 for Best Series for Infants.
- The Dove Foundation approved Tiger Tales and Pools, Parks and Picnics as suitable for all ages, meaning they are family-friendly.
