- Nick Butterworth, Illustrated by Nick Butterworth

Percy the Park Keeper - A Classic Treasury (Percy the Park Keeper)

By Nick Butterworth, Illustrated by Nick Butterworth

A classic gift edition of best-loved Percy the Park Keeper stories.

Percy the park keeper works hard looking after the park and his animal friends who live there. But Percy still likes to find time for some fun!

Read about what happened when a badger was offered a bath. Laugh along as the animals help out while Percy is unwell – with unexpected results! Enjoy these stories, and more, in this classic treasury.

Includes:
Everyone’s Friend Percy
The Cross Rabbit
One Warm Fox
The Owl’s Lesson
The Lost Acorns
The Fox’s Hiccups
Owl Takes Charge
The Hedgehog’s Balloon
The Badger’s Bath
Percy’s Friend the Owl
Percy’s Friend the Mole
Percy’s Friends the Squirrels

Format: Hardback
Ageband: 3 to 6
Release Date: 27 Oct 2022
Pages: 240
ISBN: 978-0-00-721137-1
Nick Butterworth was born in London and grew up in a sweet shop in Essex. He worked for various major graphic design companies before becoming a full-time author and illustrator. Among his picture books are Thud!, QPootle5, Jingle Bells, Albert le Blanc, Tiger and The Whisperer, winner of the Nestlé Gold Award. But he is best known for his stories about Percy the Park Keeper, which have sold more than 9 million copies worldwide. Percy has also appeared in his own television series.

”The Rescue Party:'…it’s good for reading aloud to under-fives, and later the six-pluses will still want to read it themselves.” - The Independent on Sunday

”After the Storm:'…look no further for the best present for any child from two to six.” - Susan Hill, The Sunday Times

”Percy’s Bumpy Ride:'Imaginatively detailed illustrations and just the right amount of suspense.” - Practical Parenting

”One Snowy Night'A heartwarming bedtime tale…” - Susan Hill, The Independent