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Kipper: Kipper's Christmas Eve

Mick Inkpen, Author

Series: Kipper

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Publication date: October 2, 2014

Category: Picture books: character books

ISBN: 9781444916232

Series: Kipper

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Publication date: October 6, 2016

Category: Picture books: character books

ISBN: 9781444930290

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 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.

“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

Reviews

A sure-fire hit

Family Circle

A typically enchanting story ... heaps of amiable charm

Junior

Enchanting story, appealing illustrations and familiar characters

EYE

A beautifully illustrated heart-warming tale, destined to become a favourite ... teaches the values of friendship and community

Child Education

The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.

The Guardian

Kipper has touched a chord with children and parents alike

Practical Parenting

Sheer delight

The Express on Sunday

Full of festive merriment and delicious excitement, this adorable book will leave everyone glowing

Hexham Courant

Mick Inkpen

Mick Inkpen has been a bestselling children’s author for over 25 years. He is one of today’s most popular picture book author/illustrators and the famous creator of both Kipper and Wibbly Pig. Mick has won the Children’s Book Award for Threadbear and the British Book Award twice, for Penguin Small and Lullabyhullaballoo. Kipper won a BAFTA for Best Animated Film.