Pip and Posy

Pip and Posy is a series of British children's picture books written by Camilla Reid and Axel Scheffler, and published by Nosy Crow. known for his work on the Gruffalo series with author Julia Donaldson. The series follows the adventures of two animal friends, Pip the rabbit and Posy the mouse, as they navigate the ups and downs of their everyday lives.

Pip and Posy

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 explores various themes and lessons that are relevant to young children, such as friendship, sharing, jealousy, and problem-solving.

The books have gained acclaim among parents, caregivers, and educators for their capacity to impart social and emotional skills to preschool-aged children.^{[citation needed]} They serve as resources for initiating discussions on topics related to friendship and emotions within early childhood education.^[1]

Television series

Pip and Posy is a British stop motion/computer-animated preschool television series produced by Magic Light Pictures, and ZDF Enterprises, With the participation of Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited, and Sky Television UK Limited.^[2] The show is based on the book series of the same name written by Camilla Reid and Axel Scheffler.^[3]

Voice Cast

Felix Tandon as Pip, Posy's best friend who is a rabbit, He wears a white long sleeve shirt with green stripes and long blue denim pants, At bedtime he wears a dark blue pyjama shirt with a green collar and a dinosaur on it, and long dark blue pyjama pants with dark green stripes, During the rainy weather he wears a yellow raincoat and yellow wellington boots, During the winter he wears a blue waterproof coat yellow mittens with dark green stripes and blue boots but he doesn’t have a winter hat, During the summer he wears a green sun hat with blue stars yellow swim trunks and a blue snorkeller, And his helmet is yellow with colourful stripes, His favourite toy is Piggy, a stuffed toy pig, He is friends with Zac.

Raphaella Crow as Posy, Pip's best friend who is a mouse, She wears a red vest with light blue short sleeves a dark red pocket on the top right and a dark blue skirt with white polka dots, At bedtime she wears a white pyjama shirt with a red collar red short sleeves and a ladybird on the top right, and red pyjama shorts with black polka dots, During the rainy weather she wears a turquoise raincoat with three coloured buttons and blue wellington boots, During the winter she wears a orange winter hat red waterproof coat with white polka dots orange gloves and dark green boots, During the summer she wears a red sun hat with white polka dots green swimsuit with flowers on it and yellow goggles, And her helmet is red with colourful stars, Her favourite toy is Froggy, a stuffed toy frog, and she has a pet ladybird, named Spotty Dotty that she keeps in her bottle, She is friends with Jamila.

Nellie Pickerill as Jamila, one of Pip and Posy’s friends who is a squirrel, She wears a white shirt with green and red stripes a dark green cardigan with two buttons on it and yellow shorts with red petals, During the rainy weather she wears a red raincoat dark green tights and light green wellington boots with colourful stripes, During the winter she wears a blue winter hat with a monster’s face on it and yellow mittens with red and white stripes, And her helmet is multicolour, She has a pet worm, named Victoria, And she has a pet pebble, named Mr. Leafy, She is friends with Posy.

Isha Kaur Athwal as Frankie, one of Pip and Posy’s friends who is a ginger tabby cat, She wears a light purple shirt with dark purple overalls with two stars on it, During the rainy weather she wears a yellow puffy raincoat and purple wellington boots, During the winter she wears a purple winter hat with yellow stripes and purple gloves with dark green fingers, Her favourite toys are Biggle and Boggle, She is friends with Mo.

Isaac Gittins as Zac, one of Pip and Posy’s friends who is a dog, He wears a yellow shirt with a dark green dolphin on it and brown shorts, At bedtime he wears a blue pyjama shirt with a saturn on it and blue pyjama shorts with yellow stars, During the rainy weather he wears a purple and blue raincoat long brown pants and blue wellington boots, During the winter he wears a red cap and light blue gloves, And his helmet is purple with two stickers, He is friends with Pip.

Ashwin Sakthivel as Mo, one of new Pip and Posy’s friends who is a black and white tabby cat, He wears a blue jumper and long dark green pants, And his helmet is white with colourful dots, He is friends with Frankie.

Broadcast

Pip and Posy premiered in the UK on Channel 5's Milkshake! block, Sky Kids, Nick Jr. and on BBC Alba in a Scottish Gaelic dub, titled Pip is Posy in Scotland, as part of the CBeebies Alba block, The show also airs on ABC Kids in Australia, TVOKids and Knowledge Kids in Canada, Kika (TV channel), and ZDF in Germany, France 4, France 5 in France, Rai Yoyo in Italy, TG4 and Cúla4 in Ireland, Canal Panda and Panda+ in Portuguese, and Yle TV2 in Finland.

The animation for the show was produced by Blue Zoo Animation Studio in London, England.

Series and episodes

Pip and Posy has two series, with a total of 104 episodes. In December 2021, there was an exclusive christmas special episode, titled Pip and Posy's Christmas Presents on the Sky Kids Christmas Favourites episode, 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, with a third cinema show (Pip and Posy: Sandpit Friends Cinema Show) in June 2025.

Following the success of the Pip and Posy TV adaptation, Sky Kids commissioned Magic Light Pictures to produce a spin-off show titled Pip and Posy: Let's Learn which launched on October 2, 2023, exclusively on Sky Kids, with a total of 26 episodes.^[4]

Awards and nominations

• UK – British Animation Awards: Best Children's Pre-School Series winner^[5]
• Canada – Banff Rockie Awards: Animation: Pre-School (0-4) nomination^[6]
• UK – Children's BAFTA nominee – Pre-School Animation^[7]

The book series

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.
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

Whilst initially the Pip and Posy books were credited to Camilla Reid and Axel Scheffler, recent re-printings are credited solely to Axel Scheffler.^[8] 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.^[9]