In Wibbly's Garden (Wibbly Pig) | 
 enlarge | Author: Mick Inkpen
Publisher: Viking Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 868473
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 20
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 9.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0670891215
EAN: 9780670891214
ASIN: 0670891215
Publication Date: May 2000
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Back for his eighth adventure, the irrepressibly cute Wibbly Pig takes to the garden with a Giant, a chicken which lays golden eggs and his constant companion Pigley in a tale which will delight readers of all ages.This is the second "lift the flap" book from author Mick Inkpen, and its strong construction will withstand the most vigorous and enthusiastic small hands while its large, clear text is both fun to read and easy to follow. But it's the illustrations that really make Wibbly Pig stand out from the crowd. The simplicity of the designs allow the characters to shine, leading the reader (or readers) to concentrate on the subject matter. This is a title which is sure to delight Wibbly fans young and old and makes an excellent addition to any bedtime story bookshelf. (Age 18 months-3years)--Chris Russell
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 A LIFT-THE-FLAP Wibbly Pig book February 26, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
from Mick Inkpen.
In this delightful book, Wibbly Pig begins by showing us things in his garden.
From the back cover:-
'In Wibbly Pig's garden there is a BIG surprise for Wibbly, and for you!.....'
14 high quality shiny pages, in the popular 2-page spread format, colourfully illustrated throughout with simple drawings.
Sturdy construction of the various lift-up flaps will ensure the book can be used time and time again.
This super book is further enhanced by charming expressions and short, easy sentences with questions to further stimulate the young reader and, hopefully, a reaction!
Example of text:-
'Have you seen Wibbly Pig?
He's in the garden looking for Pigley. (under the flap)
Wibbly Pig has found (under the 4 flaps on one page).....a ladybird, a caterpillar, a snail, 'one of these' - the latter being the nondescript insect which `hides' on the rest of the pages and adds a further `can you find' dimension - ...and a bean
(but no Pigley).....'
And as Wibbly's search for Pigley lengthens..... that nonchalant purple bean turns out to be more than just `any old bean`...and the rest of the story is a play on a familiar theme!
All is well that ends well and everyone is happy!
Great for children of mixed ages November 2, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have an 18 month old and a 4 year old. Sometimes we try and read bedtime stories together, although finding a book that is simultaneously comprehensible to the smallest and engaging enough for the eldest is challenging. This book is a winner in that respect.
It is a step up from the simple "this is a cow, cows go moo" sort of board book that you get stuck with when your child is around 1 year old. There is a simple narrative where the main character looks for his stuffed toy. My toddler can grasp this. For the 4 year old who has a more sophisticated understanding of classic children's stories, like Jack and the beanstalk, he can appreciate the references made through the story. He also enjoys the visual linking device of the little beetle that appears on every page (reminiscent of Inkpen's other book - Billy's Beetle which my son also loved). While his sister is busy fiddling with the flap lifting he does the more "grown-up" beetle search.
As other reviewers have noted there are multiple flaps on some pages. These are great when there are 2 pairs of eager hands wanting a turn - there are more than enough to go round! Unfortunately the excited scramble to be the lifter has, on occasion, been a bit hard going on some of the smaller flaps which aren't that robust. Still, a bit of sellotape and the book lives to see another bedtime.
Even if you have one child, take heart that this is a book that can grow with them for a while.
I heartily recommend this.
Wibbly's Beanstalk October 31, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this in a charity shop for 50p when my daughter was 4 months old, and she absolutely loves it. The humour in it appeals to adults so you don't mind reading it. Some of the flaps are a bit multilayed and complicated, but it's a fab book.
A favourite book April 18, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is a real favourite with my one year old and other kids his age. A Jack and the beanstalk twist complete with Giant, castle, golden egg laying hen, insects and of course a car. A real little adventure as Wibbly sets out to look for his toy. This book is reached for again and again. Beautiful illustrations and a happy baby make this an easy read for Mum and Dad too, even when it is over and over again!
Thoroughly enchanting for the one and two year olds. March 21, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I came across this at a friend's house and felt we had to have our own copy. This is a smashing flap book with a difference for children from a year. The illustrations are great with the strong colours and clear clean characters you'd expect from Mick Inkpen. Although my children have also really liked Everyone hide from Wibbly Pig, Wibbly climbing a beanstalk and finding a castle in the clouds appealed to me more. I loved the way this book moves on from the simple flap book where you open the flap to see someone is hiding - instead it introduces the toddler (I'd say from 18 months) to a proper story and is therefore more fun for the adult. We love spotting the creepy crawlies on each page and children are excited waiting to near the end to spot Wibbly's pigley and the Giant's hen. It's a nice touch that the Giant gives them a golden egg, which they put in the book of the car as they say goodbye. Thoroughly enchanting.
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