Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37967 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-07-29
• Rating: Unrated
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: NTSC
• Original language: English

From Amazon.com
Kipper, a loveable, animated dog with a British accent, is on par with perennial preschool favorites Little Bear and Clifford, humble characters involved in ordinary play while reinforcing messages of cooperation, courtesy, and kindness. Drawn in simple lines with floppy ears, Kipper is the creation of England's Mick Inkpen, a prolific children's author (of Threadbear and Wibbly Pig fame) whose books have inspired a Nick Jr. television series. Pools, Parks and Picnics is a collection of seven episodes from the series, with straightforward names like "The Long Walk," "The Swimming Pool," and "The Picnic." The gentle tales are comfortably paced, accompanied by a soft instrumental soundtrack. In "The Gizmo," a bubble blower and a toy boat provide hours of entertainment for Kipper and his pal, Tiger, during an otherwise quiet day. In "Cakes and Tails," Pig agrees to share his triple chocolate cake with Kipper, until a game of hide-and-seek ends in a plateful of crumbs. A magnifying glass offers an up-close look at the wonders of nature in one episode; in another, a water fountain provides cool relief on a hot summer day. There are no crises and no moral dilemmas here. Rather, the sweet antics of childhood are mixed with the fun of friendship and the simplicity of play. Will the characters' British voiceovers play to young American audiences? Youngsters unfamiliar with the King's English may find the accents a bit distracting at first, yet, more likely, delightfully intriguing. (Ages 2 to 5) --Lynn Gibson

Video Details
Meet Kipper, a loveable dog with a big imagination. And he wants to be your child’s best friend. Today’s the day to join Kipper, Tiger, Jake, Pig and Arnold in their wondrous world of magic and fun. It’s going to be an unforgettable day of adventure and discovery as Kipper and his friends go exploring. Preparing for the long walk, Tiger dons his special red exploring coat.. Then they’re off to the swimming pools to conquer the cool water and wave machine. Next, it’s on to the park for a problematic picnic where they must deal with trampled sandwiches, a bothersome wasp and invading ants. Will they eve get to taste Pig’s specially baked chocolate cake? And just how are they going to rescue Tiger’s boat form the lily pads in the pond? More adventure awaits Kipper and Pig when they go searching for Arnold who is lost in the woods. Was that a lion they heard in the undergrowth? You won’t want to miss a minute of these wonderful tales featuring all your favorite characters from the popular children’s books and television show. Let’s go on an adventure with Kipper!