Kipper - Play Time [VHS]
Metal detectors, pottery wheels, itching powder, and magic carpets all  have a go inKipper Playtime. Joined by his usual band of tail-wagging  buddies, Kipper the dog chats and chuckles his way through seven amusing  cartoons, each about 8 minutes long. Whether searching the playground for buried  treasure, entertaining little Arnold at home, or discovering that Pig has  mistaken wet clay pots for fresh-baked cookies, Kipper always displays patience,  kindness, and charm along with a keen wit. His innocent ways and lilting British  accent suggest a strong Winnie the Pooh influence; but a playful streak shines  through Kipper's polite, quiet demeanor. This pup is no pushover, as jokester  Jake discovers when Kipper orchestrates a rather wet act of revenge in "Jake's  Joke Box"--albeit a subtle, well-mannered revenge. Nothing offensive, loud, or  sarcastic muddies this collection of puppy tales, earning it a two-paws-up  rating for preschoolers and their parents.--Liane Thomas