Kipper the Dog

Kipper the Dog

Kipper the Dog is a character in a series of books for preschool age children by Mick Inkpen. The books have 34 titles (as of July 2005), have sold over 8 million copies, and have been translated into over 20 languages. The books have also won many awards.

"Kipper" is also the name of an animated television series based on the same characters. In some cases, the episodes are specifically based on particular stories by Mick Inkpen. The videos have won awards including a BAFTA award for best children's animation. It currently airs as part of the "PBS KIDS Sprout" lineup.

Cast of characters

* Kipper, the protagonist (voiced by Martin Clunes)
* Tiger, a grey dog and Kipper's best friend (voiced by Chris Lang, who does almost all of the other voices)
* Pig, Kipper's 'other best friend'
* Arnold, Pig's cousin (who is quite young and does not speak, much, but has many exciting paranormal encounters when the others are occupied)
* Jake, a large sheepdog
* The Bleeper People, space aliens

Awards

* Winner of BAFTA for "Preschool Animation" in 1998, 2000 and 2001. [cite web|url=http://www.bafta.org/awards-database.html?sq=kipper|title=BAFTA past winners database query for "Kipper"|publisher=BAFTA|accessdate=2008-06-24]
* Publishers Weekly named Kipper as one of the "Best Children's Books" in 2001. [cite web|url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA181287.html?industryid=47139&q=most+distinguished+titles+of+the+year+kipper|title=Best Children's Books 2001|publisher=Publishers Weekly|accessdate=2008-06-24]
* Annecy International Animated Film Festival '98 award, "TV Series, Special Prize (up to 12 minutes)". [cite web|url=http://www.awn.com/mag/issue3.4/3.4pages/3.4annecy.html|title=Annecy `98 Award Winners|publisher=Animation World Network|accessdate=2008-06-24]
* Silver Pulcinella Award, 1999, "Best Series for Infants" [cite web|url=http://www.cartoonsbay.com/en/07_editions/03_1999.shtml|title=Cartoons on the Bay 1999]
* Dove Foundation, Dove Family-Approved Suitable for all ages. "Tiger Tales" [cite web|url=http://www.dove.org/MovieReview.asp?Unique_ID=3451|title=Tiger Tales] and "Pools, Parks and Picnics". [cite web|url=http://www.dove.org/MovieReview.asp?Unique_ID=3452|title=Pools, Parks and Picnics]

References

External links

* [http://www.kipperonline.com www.kipperonline.com]
* [http://authorpages.hoddersystems.com/MickInkpen/ Mick Inkpen's official site]


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