Pip and Posy was a series of British children's picture books written by Axel Scheffler, known for his work on the Gruffalo series with author Julia Donaldson. The series followed the adventures of two animal friends, Pip the rabbit and Posy the mouse, as they navigated the ups and downs of their everyday lives.
 The Bedtime Frog | |
The Little Puddle The Super Scooter The Big Balloon The Snowy Day The Scary Monster Look and Say The Bedtime Frog The New Friend The Christmas Tree The Friendly Snail The Birthday Party | |
| Author | Axel Scheffler Camilla Reid |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Nosy Crow |
| Published | 2011 – 2021 |
Each book in the series typically explored various themes and lessons that were relevant to young children, such as friendship, sharing, jealousy, and problem-solving.
The books had gained acclaim among parents, caregivers, and educators for their capacity to impart social and emotional skills to preschool-aged children.[citation needed] They served as resources for initiating discussions on topics related to friendship and emotions within early childhood education.[1]
Television series
editPip and Posy is a preschool television series produced by Magic Light Pictures.[2] It is based on characters from the book series.[3]
The TV series premiered in the UK in March 2021.[citation needed]
The series was animated by Blue Zoo Animation Studio in London, England.
Series and episodes
editPip and Posy has two series, with a total of 104 episodes. In December 2021, there was an exclusive to Sky Kids Christmas special episode.[4] In October 2022, the first cinema show (Pip and Posy's Cinema Show) was released, with a second cinema show (Pip and Posy and Friends Cinema Show) in March 2024.[5]
Following the success of the Pip and Posy TV adaptation, Sky Kids commissioned Magic Light Pictures to produce a spin-off series called Pip and Posy Let's Learn which launched in October 2023, exclusively on Sky Kids.[6]
Awards and nominations
editThe book series
edit| Order | Title | Published Date | Story |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Little Puddle | 7 April 2011 | Pip and Posy enjoy a fun playdate, but when Pip has an unexpected accident, Posy comes to the rescue, teaching him a valuable lesson about potty training. |
| 2 | The Super Scooter | 7 April 2011 | Posy takes a tumble while trying out Pip's scooter, leading to an apology and a day of sandcastle building, strengthening their friendship. |
| 3 | The Big Balloon | 5 April 2012 | Pip's beloved red balloon pops, but with Posy's clever idea, they find a way to turn their day around. |
| 4 | The Snowy Day | 4 October 2012 | Pip and Posy's snowy adventure takes an amusing twist as they attempt to build a snowman, ultimately finding a cozy solution indoors. |
| 5 | The Scary Monster | 5 September 2013 | Posy encounters a "scary" monster at home, only to discover it's a playful Pip in disguise, teaching them about bravery and sharing. |
| 6 | Look and Say | 6 August 2015 | Pip and Posy have a delightful day at the park, snack on treats, play with trains, and end the day with a shared bath. |
| 7 | The Bedtime Frog | 3 September 2015 | Posy faces a sleepover dilemma when she forgets her favourite toy. Pip tries various substitutes until he offers his cherished pig toy, providing comfort and a peaceful night's sleep. In the meantime, Posy had the worst sleepover ever. |
| 8 | The New Friend | 5 May 2016 | During a beach day, Pip befriends Zac, causing a humorous exploration of friendships and shared experiences. |
| 9 | The Christmas Tree | 4 October 2018 | Pip and Posy decorate a Christmas tree, but decorations mysteriously disappear. The story takes an unexpected turn when Posy discovers Pip isn't feeling well, leading to a heartwarming resolution. |
| 10 | The Friendly Snail | 4 March 2021 | Pip and Posy's outdoor adventure takes a noisy turn, leading to a misunderstanding. However, when a bird threatens Pip's new snail friend, Posy's voice becomes unexpectedly valuable. |
| 11 | The Birthday Party | 2 September 2021 | Posy's birthday celebration takes a comical twist when Pip's gift causes a cake catastrophe, leading to an entertaining journey of problem-solving and friendship. |
Removal of Camilla Reid's authorial credit
editWhilst initially the Pip and Posy books were credited to Camilla Reid and Axel Scheffler, recent re-printings are credited solely to Axel Scheffler.[10] No explanation for this has been provided by the publisher Nosy Crow, although Reid left her job as Editorial Director at Nosy Crow in 2021.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Pip and Posy Series". Goodreads. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "ViacomCBS and Sky take up Magic Light Pictures' pre-school animated series, 'Pip and Posy". animationxpress.com. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ Alexandra Whyte,"Magic Light goes long with Pip & Posy". kidscreen.com. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ Samantha Loveday,"Magic Light Pictures takes Pip and Posy back to the cinema". preschoolnews.net. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Pip and Posy and Friends Cinema Show". nickalive.net. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Pip and Posy Let's Learn launches on Sky Kids". licensing.biz. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Pip and Posy Year : 2022 Winning Category, Best Children's Pre-School Series". britishanimationawards.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "SPS receives 4 nods at the Banff Rockie Awards 2022". productionservices.sky. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "BAFTA's Children & Young People Awards 2022 - Winners". bafta.org. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Pip and Posy Archives". Nosy Crow. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "Reid steps back from role at Nosy Crow". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
