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Wibbly Pig
Is It Bedtime Yet Wibbly Pig?
Wibbly Pig is being his usual cheeky self, he doesn't want to go to bed, he's not tired at all! He wants to splash around in the bath, count the stairs to the bedroom and bounce around. But in the end, he snuggles in to bed and falls asleep with his cuddly toys.
34 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2004
About the author
Mick Inkpen
391 books62 followersMick Inkpen is one of the most popular author/illustrators in the world. His books have sold over 4 million copies, and have been translated into over twenty different languages. His best-loved characters are probably Kipper and Wibbly Pig – who are both stars of their very own TV series!
He began his career as a graphic designer, and worked with another children’s author Nick Butterworth (of Percy the Park Keeper fame) on a cartoon strip for the Sunday Express. In 1989 The Blue Balloon was published to great acclaim, and established him as an important and original voice in children’s picture books. He and his wife, Debbie, also had children of their own by this point: “Without the experience of having children of my own I doubt that I would have been capable of writing effectively for children. And yet it’s true that good work really springs from trying to please yourself”
Mick lives in Essex with his wife and two children.
He began his career as a graphic designer, declining a place to study English at Cambridge University. During this period he worked with Nick Butterworth, a fellow children’s author, from whom he learned design and typography. Together they developed a cartoon strip for the Sunday Express magazine, later to become a first series of children’s picture books. They also worked in children’s television.
In 1989 The Blue Balloon established him as a truly original voice in children’s picture books, by which time Mick and his wife Debbie had two children of their own. “Without the experience of having children of my own I doubt that I would have been capable of writing effectively for children. And yet it’s true that good work really springs from trying to please yourself”
He began his career as a graphic designer, and worked with another children’s author Nick Butterworth (of Percy the Park Keeper fame) on a cartoon strip for the Sunday Express. In 1989 The Blue Balloon was published to great acclaim, and established him as an important and original voice in children’s picture books. He and his wife, Debbie, also had children of their own by this point: “Without the experience of having children of my own I doubt that I would have been capable of writing effectively for children. And yet it’s true that good work really springs from trying to please yourself”
Mick lives in Essex with his wife and two children.
He began his career as a graphic designer, declining a place to study English at Cambridge University. During this period he worked with Nick Butterworth, a fellow children’s author, from whom he learned design and typography. Together they developed a cartoon strip for the Sunday Express magazine, later to become a first series of children’s picture books. They also worked in children’s television.
In 1989 The Blue Balloon established him as a truly original voice in children’s picture books, by which time Mick and his wife Debbie had two children of their own. “Without the experience of having children of my own I doubt that I would have been capable of writing effectively for children. And yet it’s true that good work really springs from trying to please yourself”
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July 22, 2019
Is it Bedtime Wibbly Pig? describes a problem familiar to parents of young children, everywhere. Most children protest they “aren’t tired at all”, and find plenty of things to do, to put off going to bed for as long as they can. They will easily identify with Wibbly, as this cute little pig keeps putting off bedtime, any way possible, time and time again!
Wibbly needs to finish a drink first, then wants to finish a picture, finish a story (even wanting to carry on reading on the toilet!), and when Wibbly does start to go up the stairs, they need to be counted first! Wibbly pig wants to carry on splashing in the bath, and bouncing around on the bed … and lots more “put-offs”. Wibbly will do almost anything to get out of going to bed. But in the end, Wibbly happily snuggles down to sleep with three favourite cuddly toys.
This is a perfect comforting, cosy book for sharing at bedtime, with small children between the ages of 3 and about 5 or 6. Parents the world over will recognise only too well the familiar excuses made by their offspring, to delay bedtime, whereas children will love the humorous and endearing pictures of Wibbly, a cute half-pig half-toddler.
There are simple cartoonish drawings of Wibbly pig, with minimal background. They are outline drawings in crayon, filled in with light gouache in pastel colours. The text is printed using a very large clear font, in grey crayon. Older children in the age group this is suitable for, will enjoy “reading” along with the simple words. Each double spread has a question by the adult, and Wibbly pig’s answer, with the drawing opposite.
There are ten books about Wibbly pig, who first appeared in print 21 years ago, and is as popular as ever. Mick Inkpen is both the author and illustrator, as he is for most of his published work.
Mick Inkpen began his career as a graphic designer, turning down a place to study English at Cambridge University in order to do so. During this period, he worked with Nick Butterworth, another children’s author, from whom he learned design and typography. Together they developed a cartoon strip for the “Sunday Express” magazine, which later became a first series of children’s picture books. They also worked in children’s television. In 1989 “The Blue Balloon” established Mick Inkpen as a truly original voice in children’s picture books.
He is now one of the most popular authors and illustrators of picture books in the world. Mick Inkpen’s stories have been translated into over twenty different languages, and his books have sold over 4 million copies. He has won numerous awards world-wide, but the endearing Wibbly pig books remain some of his best. Here are two critical appraisals:
“Will provoke thrilled squeals of recognition” (The Observer)
“Both funny and observant about very young children” (The Sunday Times)
For many children, this will be a picture book they take down from the shelf time and time again.
Wibbly needs to finish a drink first, then wants to finish a picture, finish a story (even wanting to carry on reading on the toilet!), and when Wibbly does start to go up the stairs, they need to be counted first! Wibbly pig wants to carry on splashing in the bath, and bouncing around on the bed … and lots more “put-offs”. Wibbly will do almost anything to get out of going to bed. But in the end, Wibbly happily snuggles down to sleep with three favourite cuddly toys.
This is a perfect comforting, cosy book for sharing at bedtime, with small children between the ages of 3 and about 5 or 6. Parents the world over will recognise only too well the familiar excuses made by their offspring, to delay bedtime, whereas children will love the humorous and endearing pictures of Wibbly, a cute half-pig half-toddler.
There are simple cartoonish drawings of Wibbly pig, with minimal background. They are outline drawings in crayon, filled in with light gouache in pastel colours. The text is printed using a very large clear font, in grey crayon. Older children in the age group this is suitable for, will enjoy “reading” along with the simple words. Each double spread has a question by the adult, and Wibbly pig’s answer, with the drawing opposite.
There are ten books about Wibbly pig, who first appeared in print 21 years ago, and is as popular as ever. Mick Inkpen is both the author and illustrator, as he is for most of his published work.
Mick Inkpen began his career as a graphic designer, turning down a place to study English at Cambridge University in order to do so. During this period, he worked with Nick Butterworth, another children’s author, from whom he learned design and typography. Together they developed a cartoon strip for the “Sunday Express” magazine, which later became a first series of children’s picture books. They also worked in children’s television. In 1989 “The Blue Balloon” established Mick Inkpen as a truly original voice in children’s picture books.
He is now one of the most popular authors and illustrators of picture books in the world. Mick Inkpen’s stories have been translated into over twenty different languages, and his books have sold over 4 million copies. He has won numerous awards world-wide, but the endearing Wibbly pig books remain some of his best. Here are two critical appraisals:
“Will provoke thrilled squeals of recognition” (The Observer)
“Both funny and observant about very young children” (The Sunday Times)
For many children, this will be a picture book they take down from the shelf time and time again.
February 8, 2020
Absolute gripper from start to finish. That pig keeps you on your toes from bathtime to bedtime!
February 23, 2009
This book features the adventures of Wibbly Pig as he gets ready for bed. He slowly moves through each task, starting with a bath and ends with finally crawling into bed with all of his stuffed animals. While overall the illustrations have a simple cartoon style with small amounts of bright color and thick pencil outlines with lots of white space, there are some small charming details, such as how the stuffed animals follow Wibbly Pig from one task to the next. Children will relate to the poky way in which Wibbly Pig moves through each task as the standard delay tactic often portrayed at bedtime.
December 27, 2017
Oh Wibbly Pig why ever won’t you go to sleep? You will reread this enough that you will say this in your sleep
December 25, 2018
Re-read many times:-)
February 15, 2019
Sweet. Love the writing style.
September 16, 2020
Love this book. Looks at a pig who keep putting off bed time. A very relatable book for most young children, who usually don’t want to go to bed. Makes a great bed time story.
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September 29, 2020book about procrastinating bedtime
March 16, 2021
I love this book and my little one does too! The author cleverly takes us through all the stages of getting ready for bed which is so true to real-life.
5 stars.
5 stars.
October 28, 2025
I feel like Wibbly Pig did just fine. Stop the nagging, narrator!
October 29, 2025
My daughter loved this book to the point she pretty much memorised it
July 3, 2013
It’s the end of the day, and it’s bedtime for Wibbly Pig or it should be!
Wibbly Pig, doesn’t want to go to bed so he tries all manner of delaying tactics to avoid getting bed.
Each page takes the reader through the various tasks that we all go through before going to bed, but looks at it humourously through the eyes of Wibbly Pig.
Wibbly Pig’s imaginary friends are drawn along his adventures. And just as you think that Wibbly has gone to sleep - he’s fooled you!!!
This book is one of the adventures of Wibbly Pig. There are 10 in total.
The children in Nursery, absolutely enjoyed the story - as each page was turned they began trying to identify what Wibbly Pig would do next, to avoid going to bed.
This book is suitable for EYFS - KS1 children and can be used for EAD topics and being imaginative.
Wibbly Pig, doesn’t want to go to bed so he tries all manner of delaying tactics to avoid getting bed.
Each page takes the reader through the various tasks that we all go through before going to bed, but looks at it humourously through the eyes of Wibbly Pig.
Wibbly Pig’s imaginary friends are drawn along his adventures. And just as you think that Wibbly has gone to sleep - he’s fooled you!!!
This book is one of the adventures of Wibbly Pig. There are 10 in total.
The children in Nursery, absolutely enjoyed the story - as each page was turned they began trying to identify what Wibbly Pig would do next, to avoid going to bed.
This book is suitable for EYFS - KS1 children and can be used for EAD topics and being imaginative.
August 14, 2011
My Mum bought this for a present and I read it when she purchased it :P I didn't buy this book for myself..lol
I used to be a fan of Kipper when I was little and this book is writen by the same guy :D It's very, very, very cute book...And I just loved the illustrations..They gave me a smile everytime I turned the thick cardboard pages.
Enjoyable for adults if only looking at their childs face lighting up OR looking at it from the illustration standpoint which is what I was doing :P
I used to be a fan of Kipper when I was little and this book is writen by the same guy :D It's very, very, very cute book...And I just loved the illustrations..They gave me a smile everytime I turned the thick cardboard pages.
Enjoyable for adults if only looking at their childs face lighting up OR looking at it from the illustration standpoint which is what I was doing :P
September 29, 2010
I love Inkpen's illustrations. (Yes. I'm a huge Kipper fan.) This book makes me smile to see all of the ways Wibbly drags out going to bed. Very true in my experiences.
9/27/10 A good book to end up with at PJ storytime. The kids liked seeing Wibbly do the same things they do to get ready for bed. A great book to use to ask the kids questions--especially in the smaller group (~10) that I had.
9/27/10 A good book to end up with at PJ storytime. The kids liked seeing Wibbly do the same things they do to get ready for bed. A great book to use to ask the kids questions--especially in the smaller group (~10) that I had.
June 19, 2012
Wibbly, the cutest little toddler pig ever, is back--and this time he's putting off bedtime as long as he can. Wibbly goes through all of the classic delaying tactics that will be familiar to every youngster. Full color.
June 22, 2012
Cute little story, with gorgeous illustrations. He does almost the same thing kids do and they will love that. How long it takes Wibbly Pig to go to bed, with his little stuffed toys following him around, which will lead him to sweet dreams, where he can do anything.
September 14, 2014
This is our favourite family book. It is fun to read, especially at bed time. Our girls and I enjoyed repeating sharing this book together. Wibbly Pig avoids going to bed and we follow his story. The book engages all and creates great memories. Definitely a good book for early years and nursery.
November 15, 2010
Love Kipper. and his friends by osmosis.
November 4, 2011
Wibbly enjoys a predictable bedtime routine which children can relate to.
November 14, 2011
Read this in John Lewis Store last week. Great book for the littlies
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February 14, 2012bedtime routines
July 23, 2013
Cute story, good bedtime story.
June 3, 2015
Stories that end with the character settling quietly in bed are always good for bedtime. I also recommend Dr Seuss's sleep book, Hello Dudley and Maisy's bedtime.
July 30, 2015
funny, fun and simple. great kids book
October 13, 2011
Great book.
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