Mick Inkpen

  • 172

    Catalog books

  • 45

    Works

  • 1990 to 2019

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Mick Inkpen writes and illustrates warm, gently funny picture books that focus on small moments: a sleepy pup, a child’s first pet, or a woolly toy’s adventure. His titles — from Kipper’s snowy day to Threadbear and Wibbly Pig stories — favor clean lines, simple text, and playful observation that young readers respond to.

Across short guides and storybooks Inkpen combines approachable information with character-driven scenes: little guides about pets and dads sit beside picture stories like Wellington’s Chocolatey Day and Arnold. The result is accessible, comforting work that supports early readers and invites repeated sharing at home or in class.

Best Place To Start

Wibbly Pig

Hachette Children's Group • 2017 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Kipper and Wibbly Pig picture books • Playful rhymes and gentle humor • Warm, child-focused illustrations

Genres and themes: Board and picture books • Early childhood routines and feelings • Pets, family, and everyday adventures

Who this author is best for: Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who enjoy short, comforting stories with clear illustrations and gentle humor.

Start with a familiar character like Kipper or Wibbly Pig to sample Inkpen’s tone, then browse other short picture books and Little Guides for topic variety.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Wibbly Pig

    Hachette Children's Group • 2017 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2017 • 32 pages.

  2. Kipper's Birthday

    Hachette Children's Group • 2014 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2014 • 32 pages.

  3. It's bedtime, Wibbly Pig! (Wibbly Pig)

    Viking Juvenile • 2004 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 32 pages.

  4. Rocket (Little Kippers)

    Hodder Children's Books • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 24 pages.

  5. Thing!

    Red Wagon Books • 2001 • quick commitment

    You enjoy Mick Inkpen’s familiar character-driven humor and expressive illustrations | You read aloud picture books to t…

  6. Hissss! (Kipper)

    Red Wagon Books • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 24 pages.

  7. Kipper's Toybox (Kipper)

    Harcourt Childrens Books • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 28 pages.

  8. Little Guide to Pets (Little Guides (Macmillian Kids))

    Macmillan Pub Ltd • 2000 • quick commitment

    You want Mick Inkpen’s familiar art and humor in a short kids’ pet primer | You need a bite-sized classroom or storytime…

  9. The Little Guide to Dads (Little Guides (Macmillian Kids))

    Macmillan Pub Ltd • 2000 • quick commitment

    You enjoy Mick Inkpen's gentle illustrations and spare text | You need a short Father's Day or bedtime picture book for…

  10. Arnold (Inkpen, Mick. Little Kippers.)

    Harcourt Childrens Books • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 24 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Kipper's Birthday gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Wibbly Pig leans later in the catalog.
  • It's bedtime, Wibbly Pig! (Wibbly Pig) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Wibbly Pig.

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