Nick Butterworth

  • 5 stars across 19 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.

 
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 February 2008

My Mum Is Fantastic

A celebration of an amazing mum – and mums everywhere!The mum in this book is truly fantastic. She's a brilliant artist,... MoreMy Mum Is Fantastic

(7 reviews) Review
6th October 2003

Albert Le Blanc

An uplifting story about a bear without a smile from the bestselling creator of Percy the Park Keeper. W... MoreAlbert Le Blanc

(6 reviews) Review
1st October 2018

Jingle Bells

(2 reviews) Review
3rd April 2008

Secret Path

When the animals overhear Percy making plans to trim the park maze, they decide to race him to the centre and surprise h... MoreSecret Path

(1 review) Review
5th May 2008

My Grandpa Is Amazing

An exuberant celebration of a wonderful grandpa - and all grandpas everywhere! The grandpa in this book is truly brilli... MoreMy Grandpa Is Amazing

(1 review) Review
3rd August 2010

Jake Our Hero

(0 reviews) Review
6th September 2004

Q Pootle 5 in Space

A high-speed space-chase unfolds as QPootle5 and his friend, Oopsy, flee from three hungry bladder monsters. Q... MoreQ Pootle 5 in Space

(0 reviews) Review
2nd June 2008

Thud!

It must be big! The ground is shaking! It must be huge! The earth is quaking! Who will be brave enough to drive it away?... MoreThud!

(0 reviews) Review
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