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Kipper's New Pet

Name: Kipper's New Pet
Rating: 4.76 (21 reviews)
ISBN: 9781444936940

By Mick Inkpen

Part of the Kipper series

Kipper’s surprise gift causes a not-so-simple friendship muddle when he meets Roly.

heartwarming charming engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.76

From 21 readers

What do our readers think of Kipper's New Pet? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the cute hamster, funny pictures and warm friendship between Kipper and Pig. They especially like Kipper and Roly together, although some grown-ups wonder whether giving pets as birthday presents sends the best message.

What does the Pageticker team say about Kipper's New Pet?

Mick Inkpen gives Kipper a very relatable problem: when a tiny hamster is this adorable, handing him over is easier said than done. This warm, gently funny picture book explores friendship, generosity and the responsibilities that come with pets, while the simple text and expressive illustrations make it a lovely choice for sharing with children aged 3–6 - who may want to discuss whether animals make suitable surprise presents...

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

What is Kipper's New Pet about?

Kipper's friend Pig wishes for a pet on his birthday, so Kipper buys him a hamster named Roly. However, Kipper becomes so fond of Roly that he misses Pig's party and can't bear to part with the little hamster. This heartwarming tale celebrates the joys and challenges of pet ownership and friendship.

About the author

Mick Inkpen is a much-loved British author and illustrator who creates delightful books for children. He is best known for his stories about Kipper the dog and Wibbly Pig, which have made children smile all over the world. Mick’s gentle stories and charming pictures make reading fun and inspire a love of books.

Discussion ideas around Kipper's New Pet

A very special present: Why do you think Pig wants a pet for his birthday, and what makes Roly seem like the right choice at first?

Kipper's feelings: How do Kipper's feelings about Roly change during the story, and what would you do if you wanted to keep a present meant for someone else?

Being a good friend: What does Kipper learn about friendship, sharing and doing the kind thing?

Pets need care: What might a hamster need every day, and how could a family decide whether it is ready to look after one?

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2016

First published

2001

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