'Perfectly captures children's anticipation of Christmas'. -- The Guardian '... has the usual sweet and funny appeal.' -- The Bookseller 20050819 One to like very much. -- Nicolette Jones 20050819 'Inkpen catches perfectly both the exuberance and anxiety of toddlerhood.' -- Glasgow Herald 20050819 Wibbly Pig is everyone's favourite. -- Carousel 20050819

Mick Inkpen is one of the top-selling picture book artists and writers in the world. The Kipper and Wibbly Pig stories have millions of readers worldwide. He has won the British Book Award twice for Lullabyhullaballoo and Penguin Small and the Children's Book Award for Threadbear. He has also been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Award three times, winning Bronze for Wibbly Pig's Silly Big Bear. In addition to this, Kipper won a BAFTA for best animated children's film in 1998. for more information see www.hodderchildrens.co.uk/kipper