Ep 7. The Umbrella
- February 23, 1999
- 8 min
Kipper is a British animated television series that follows the adventures of an anthropomorphic dog named Kipper and his animal friends. In season 1 episode 7, titled "The Umbrella," Kipper wakes up to a rainy day and realizes he doesn't have an umbrella. He decides to borrow one from his neighbour, Arnold, who is always very grumpy.
When Kipper arrives at Arnold's house, he knocks on the door, but Arnold doesn't answer. Kipper decides to go in and look for the umbrella, but he can't find it anywhere. He then sees a picture of Arnold and his wife holding an umbrella, so he realizes that the umbrella must have been important to them. Kipper feels bad for taking it without permission and decides to return it.
Along the way, Kipper meets some of his animal friends who are also out in the rain. He shares the umbrella with them and they all have a fun time playing and splashing in the puddles. Kipper gets so distracted that he forgets he was supposed to return the umbrella.
When Kipper remembers, he runs back to Arnold's house, but Arnold is still not there. Kipper decides to leave the umbrella on Arnold's doorstep with a note apologizing for borrowing it without permission. Later that day, Arnold returns home and sees the umbrella. He reads Kipper's note and realizes that the dog had borrowed the umbrella. Arnold is touched by Kipper's thoughtfulness and decides to go find him and thank him.
Arnold finds Kipper and his friends playing in the park and joins in on the fun. Kipper is surprised and delighted to see Arnold in a good mood and having fun. Arnold thanks Kipper for returning the umbrella and tells him he can borrow it anytime he needs it.
Overall, "The Umbrella" is a heartwarming episode that teaches children the value of kindness, honesty, and responsibility. It also shows the importance of sharing and how a small gesture like returning an umbrella can brighten someone's day. The vibrant and colorful animation, as well as the catchy music, make this episode a joy to watch for both kids and adults. Kipper's innocence and kind-hearted nature are sure to warm the hearts of viewers and will leave them wanting more.