Kipper - Pools, Parks & Picnics [VHS]

Kipper and his friends Tiger, Pig and Arnold are the main characters in this series of stories. They have British accents, which is fun, especially when your kids imitate them, and they make playtime into an adventure in every episode. Some of the words are slang that kids may not understand at first, but from the excellent illustrations you can understand what they are saying.This DVD has seven episodes, with story lines so simple that toddlers can understand the "plot". Some of the stories have useful messages, like when Tiger refuses to go into the pool, because he can't swim and doesn't have his swim floats with him.The backgrounds are for the most part very basic, for example with just a green line on a white background, but somehow you know they are on the grass. Some are quite complex, and you can see individual blades of grass in a field. The one story that has a problem is the one when Kipper is blowing bubbles, because you can't see them clearly on the white background, but you can hear them popping. (Thanks to my JBL surround speakers)I was giving it four stars, because my son has just demanded to see it again for the fourth consecutive time today, and I've had enough, but you can't downgrade something that a child enjoys so much, so it's back to five stars.I suppose I'll have to buy the rest of the series now.

I think this tape is fantastic. I do not get cable so we can only see these types of shows on video. Kipper is a really cute dog and the 7 stories are fun and grab your attention. My baby is only 9 month's old and can sit through about 10 minutes of Kipper before she gets bored, but I wanted to see the whole show! This tape is 60 minutes long and the color and sound is supurb. I like the animals in it. Kipper and Tiger are dogs and they have pig and other animal friends. I'd say these are the best cartoons out there with stories that are positive and helpful to children. Not like the ones in my day where the animals charaters were all being attacked and bombed, or so it seemed. Kipper has fun playing and being a kid outside mostly. I adore this video and so does my baby.

Kipper is Martin Clines at his finest. Kipper the dog with friends Tiger and Pig have low key quiet slow but funny adventures. Great for kids needing quiet videos (low to moderate autism as well). Adults will find them pleasant and mildly amusing. This is one of my favorite child videos.

All three of my boys have enjoyed Kipper over the years. My youngest is 2 and is a Kipper junkie through and through. It is a calming cartoon despite all the adventures Kipper and Tiger get themselves into. There are no glaring colors, annoying voices, or loud crazy sounds. The stories are simple and cute. Simple is all a cartoon really needs to captivate a toddler.

My daughter has a hand-full of series that she enjoys watching, but Kipper (an English TV series) is by far her favorite. She is nearly 2 1/2 and she has loved Kipper for over a year now. It is smart, funny and entertaining for children and their parents. As a parent I especially appreciate the soundtrack, which is jazzy and mellow.Enjoy!

I just love the simplicity, act of kindness, calming, and innocent show. The giggles are the best part and we enjoy it on movie nights.

Kipper episodes are just the right length, clear realistically drawn characters. Despite the talking dogs and pigs it's not cheeky, obnoxious, boisterous like the usual saturday cartoons. Good simple moral messages appropriate for the the pre-school age. Pace and speech is clear enough that even my 1year old grandson can enjoy and pick out familiar objects and actions. a delight to watch

Great cartoon for kids