Zipje and Zopje

Zipje and Zopje are two story book characters created solely for the Dutch 'Bert & Ernie' record albums. Since they are referred to as fictional characters, who only appear in Bert's books, they never speak themselves. They are only talked about, usually by Bert, who loves to read about their adventures. Ernie on the other hand doesn't like Zipje and Zopje stories.

They are the title characters of the Zipje and Zopje story books, often given to Bert by his Uncle Rudolf. Being two venturous pencils, they have the most exciting adventures. They were first mentioned on the 1981 album Bert en Ernie Vervelen Zich Nooit... They also have a cousin called Zapje, who's part of a Zipje and Zopje story read by Bert on Kerstfeest met Bert & Ernie.

"Appearances" (incomplete)

 * Bert en Ernie Vervelen Zich Nooit... (1981)
 * Kerstfeest met Bert & Ernie (1987)
 * Kompe Dompe Doeli (1996)