Wibbly Pig
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Wibbly Pig is the title character of a series of picture books for babies and very young children, written and illustrated by Mick Inkpen
. The series includes titles such as Wibbly Pig Likes Bananas (ISBN 0-340-75740-X) and Is It Bedtime Wibbly Pig?. Like Inkpen's Kipper the Dog
for slightly older readers, Wibbly Pig has been published internationally and has sold millions of copies worldwide.
The series are generally published as "board books", books with thick cardboard pages which are easier for very young children to turn and also more durable and easier to clean than normal books. Some of the Wibbly Pig books also have activity features such as flaps which can be lifted to reveal additional art.
Wibbly Pig is a favourite of pre-school children and an ideal introduction to simple ideas though intelligent yet basic text and questions.
Wibbly Pig is often accompanied by his favourite toys Pigley, Flop and Dimple.
Besides the books, Wibbly Pig has been made into other merchandise as well, such as stuffed toys. A boxed-set version of Is It Bedtime Wibbly Pig? (ISBN 0-340-89306-0) exists which includes a small beanie-style Wibbly.
Wibbly Pig is very similar to Arnold, the young pig friend of Inkpen's Kipper the Dog
. It is possible that they represent the same character.
Like Kipper, Wibbly Pig also exists in the form of a life-sized costumed character who can greet and interact with children at special events such as library story hours.
and in association with Grand Slamm Children's Films, Sesame Workshop
and HiT Entertainment. The TV series was broadcast on CBeebies
weekdays at 3.30pm (except Wednesdays) from Monday 7 September 2009. On 2 January 2012, It was announced on PBS Kids Sprout
Coming Soon.
Spotty Pig, Twin Pig 1, and Twin Pig 2 are voiced by Jacob Ewaniuk
. Wibbly Pig is voiced by Liam Tully in Canada and by Macaulay Keeper in the UK, while Jake Pratt is the voice of the narrator. Also, in the UK, most adult voices are by Yvette-Rosette Duncan, while others are provided by Teresa Gallegher.
Mick Inkpen
Mick Inkpen is an author and illustrator of children's books best known for his creations Kipper the Dog and Wibbly Pig.- Background :Inkpen was born in Romford, Essex, England in 1952, and educated at Royal Liberty School in Gidea Park...
. The series includes titles such as Wibbly Pig Likes Bananas (ISBN 0-340-75740-X) and Is It Bedtime Wibbly Pig?. Like Inkpen's Kipper the Dog
Kipper the Dog
Kipper the Dog is a character in a series of books for preschool age children by a British writer, Mick Inkpen. The books consist of 34 titles which have sold over 8 million copies and have been translated into over 20 languages. The books have also won many awards.Kipper is also the name of a...
for slightly older readers, Wibbly Pig has been published internationally and has sold millions of copies worldwide.
The series are generally published as "board books", books with thick cardboard pages which are easier for very young children to turn and also more durable and easier to clean than normal books. Some of the Wibbly Pig books also have activity features such as flaps which can be lifted to reveal additional art.
Wibbly Pig is a favourite of pre-school children and an ideal introduction to simple ideas though intelligent yet basic text and questions.
Wibbly Pig is often accompanied by his favourite toys Pigley, Flop and Dimple.
Besides the books, Wibbly Pig has been made into other merchandise as well, such as stuffed toys. A boxed-set version of Is It Bedtime Wibbly Pig? (ISBN 0-340-89306-0) exists which includes a small beanie-style Wibbly.
Wibbly Pig is very similar to Arnold, the young pig friend of Inkpen's Kipper the Dog
Kipper the Dog
Kipper the Dog is a character in a series of books for preschool age children by a British writer, Mick Inkpen. The books consist of 34 titles which have sold over 8 million copies and have been translated into over 20 languages. The books have also won many awards.Kipper is also the name of a...
. It is possible that they represent the same character.
Like Kipper, Wibbly Pig also exists in the form of a life-sized costumed character who can greet and interact with children at special events such as library story hours.
TV series
Wibbly Pig has been developed as a British children's television series by Wish Films and 9 Story Entertainment9 Story Entertainment
9 Story Entertainment is a Canadian animation studio founded in 2002. It produced the third and fourth season of Max and Ruby, Almost Naked Animals, Wild Kratts, Best Ed, the 5th season of Jacob Two-Two, Peep and the Big Wide World, the first 7 episodes of Pound Puppies, Wibbly Pig, and Arthur,...
and in association with Grand Slamm Children's Films, Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop, formerly known as the Children's Television Workshop , is a Worldwide American non-profit organization behind the production of several educational children's programs that have run on public broadcasting around the world...
and HiT Entertainment. The TV series was broadcast on CBeebies
CBeebies
CBeebies is the brand used by the BBC for programming aimed at children 6 years and under. It is used as a themed strand in the UK on terrestrial television, as a separate free-to-air domestic British channel and used for international varients supported by advertising, subscription or both...
weekdays at 3.30pm (except Wednesdays) from Monday 7 September 2009. On 2 January 2012, It was announced on PBS Kids Sprout
PBS KIDS Sprout
PBS Kids Sprout is a U.S. digital cable television channel, video-on-demand service, and website providing PBS Kids shows and original programming for preschoolers and their families...
Coming Soon.
Spotty Pig, Twin Pig 1, and Twin Pig 2 are voiced by Jacob Ewaniuk
Jacob Ewaniuk
Jacob Ewaniuk is a Canadian child actor. He currently stars as the voice of Nick in the television series The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That...
. Wibbly Pig is voiced by Liam Tully in Canada and by Macaulay Keeper in the UK, while Jake Pratt is the voice of the narrator. Also, in the UK, most adult voices are by Yvette-Rosette Duncan, while others are provided by Teresa Gallegher.