Kipper first appeared on four legs in 1989 in the Mick Inkpen timeless picture book The Blue Balloon. The picture book, Kipper, first published in 1991, made him the star of the show and he's been going from strength to strength ever since. Kipper's world is a world where anything can happen and he has enormous child appeal. He is a classic picture character now, loved by children the world over in the same way that Thomas the Tank or Peter Rabbit are loved.

Which is best Kipper wonders, Christmas Day or Christmas Eve Presents Or expecting presents Kipper's friends:, Pig, Arnold and Tiger are all getting ready for Christmas too and Kipper manages to give little Arnold his best Christmas Eve ever!

This book comes with a light-sensitive flashing light!