Nick Butterworth

  • 5 stars across 157 books

 Nick Butterworth was born in North London in 1946 and grew up in a sweet shop in Essex. He now lives in Suffolk with his wife Annette and they have two grown-up children, Ben and Amanda. The inspiration for the Percy the Park Keeper books came from Nick's many walks through the local park with the family dog Jake.

 

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4th August 2003

One Snowy Night

Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years. The much-lov... MoreOne Snowy Night

(44 reviews) Review
4th April 2019

One Springy Day

A hilarious story in the 9-million-copy best-selling classic series from highly regarded author Nick Butterworth! ... MoreOne Springy Day

(26 reviews) Review
11th November 2021

Jingle Bells

Join some very enterprising mice in this funny, festive story from best-selling creator of Percy the Park Keeper, Nick B... MoreJingle Bells

(14 reviews) Review
4th August 2003

Percy’s Bumpy Ride

Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from ... MorePercy’s Bumpy Ride

(12 reviews) Review
16th March 2006

Jasper: Jasper's Beanstalk

On Monday Jasper finds a bean. In spite of all the attention he lavishes on it, the bean will just not grow. This decep... MoreJasper: Jasper's Beanstalk

(11 reviews) Review
4th August 2003

The Treasure Hunt

Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from ... MoreThe Treasure Hunt

(11 reviews) Review
4th August 2003

After the Storm

Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from ... MoreAfter the Storm

(11 reviews) Review
4th August 2003

The Rescue Party

Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from ... MoreThe Rescue Party

(10 reviews) Review
18th February 2021

123

Learn to count with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends in this fun first concept book from highly regarded, aw... More123

(10 reviews) Review
13th May 2021

Percy the Park Keeper Nature Trail Activity Book

Discover nature with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends! A fun-packed spring and summer activity book from the... MorePercy the Park Keeper Nature Trail Activity Book

(10 reviews) Review
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