Mark Inkpen's gently humorous books are sure to be favorites with any young child just learning about the world--and the sturdy card-stock pages are perfect for eager little hands to turn. Kipper, a clever young pup, is up to mischief in this concept book for toddlers. Learn about colors as he paints a messy purple monster or disappears in a cloud of white flour.

Kipper is a multi million bestselling picture book character

Kipper the dog learns his colors.

Kipper the dog has found a soggy blue balloon in the garden. At first, it seems like an ordinary balloon, but it's not. It's full of fun, magic and endless possibilities... 30 years after it was first published, The Blue Balloon is a celebrated picture book classic. It features the very first appearance of Mick Inkpen's much-loved puppy charachter, Kipper, and has delighted millions of children worldwide. This playful tale of imagination, complete with fantastic fold-out pages, is a classic to be treasured, loved and shared time and time again. This gorgeous anniversary edition comes complete with special bonus material and is an absolute must for all Kipper fans!

Kipper introduces the reader to opposites.

Illustration of animals from frogs, to moles and even snails are used to demonstrate counting from 1 to 10.