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Inkpen, Mick
7 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Chloë Inkpen.
"I love the park. / I find a poo. / I roll in it. / I look at you." A boy's parents want to get rid of his misbehaving dog; in the end, they let the pup stay. The story is narrated by the dog, who knows he will never change, and the unexpected rhymes add humor to his antics. Energetic illustrations and varying font sizes reflect the fluctuating mood.
Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth
(4)
PS
Dogs Tiger and Kipper decide to take the former's new flashlight on a camping trip but don't anticipate their fear of the night's noises and shadows. Their solution? They set up their tent in Tiger's bedroom. There's nothing original here, but these prim-sounding friends ("Shall I bring my book?"), their attachment to stuffed animals, and Inkpen's tidy illustrations are charming.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
(3)
K-3
All Pig wants for his birthday party is a pet, so Kipper the dog buys him a hamster. However, Kipper becomes very fond of the little animal and hates to part with him. When everyone else also brings a pet, Pig comes up with the perfect solution for Kipper. The uncluttered illustrations add personality and humor to the story.
Reviewer: Patricia Riley
(3)
PS
Kipper the dog and his friend Arnold the pig find an ant, which they put in a box. After a caterpillar comes along, they're off in pursuit of things beginning with each letter of the alphabet. The large black type set on white pages is striking, and a loose story line will hold interest, but it's Inkpen's gentle illustrations of the animal friends (particularly an impatient zebra) that have the most impact.
Reviewer: Amanda Sullivan
(4)
K-3
On Christmas Eve, Kipper brings home and decorates a tree, exchanges gifts with his friends, and revels in his anticipation of Christmas Day. The amiable dog's activities--and those of his younger pig friend--are mildly amusing; in addition, Kipper's relatively unacquisitive thoughts about presents are refreshing. The book features uncluttered illustrations and a somewhat gimmicky blinking red light.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert
(3)
PS
With a pocketful of coins, a young boy must choose which animal to purchase at the "Everything Must Go" pet store sale. A self-marketing rat--he's a bargain at only one cent--conducts a tour for the buyer, who finally exchanges his one hundred cents for all twenty-one critters. Abundant white space, playful watercolors, and large, easy-to-grasp flaps add up to interactive fun.
Reviewer: Sheryl Lee Saunders
(3)
K-3
When a family moves around the corner, they leave behind a tattered stuffed animal that has been hidden so long that even he has forgotten who he is. Venturing out into the garden, little Nothing finally discovers his identity when the family cat takes him on a tour that ends in the lap of his owner--Grandpa. Inkpen's simple watercolor and line illustrations effectively convey Nothing's emotional journey.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
7 reviews
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