Books by the author NICK BUTTERWORTH
A Classic Treasury: A collection of twelve funny stories about Percy the Park Keeper
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 PercyThe Cross RabbitOne Warm FoxThe Owl’s LessonThe Lost AcornsThe Fox’s HiccupsOwl Takes ChargeThe Hedgehog’s BalloonThe Badger’s BathPercy’s Friend the OwlPercy’s Friend the MolePercy’s Friends the Squirrels
Characters: Percy
Albert Le Blanc
Nick Butterworth
This is the story of Albert Le Blanc. (He’s from France, so that ‘Al-bear Le Blonk.) When Albert Le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly’s toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on their new friend’s face... A delightfully funny story about the importance of friendship – and laughter – from the creator of the internationally popular stories about Percy the Park Keeper.
Characters: Albert
Albert Le Blanc to the Rescue
Nick Butterworth
The wonderful sequel to Albert le Blanc, from the highly-regarded creator of the Percy the Park Keeper books.Albert le Blanc’s friend, Sally the toy hippo, has been bought by a little girl. Every day, they walk past the shop and Sally gives Albert a wink, as he sits in the window. Albert waves back and wonders if he will ever be chosen as a child’s best friend.The, one day – disaster! Sally tumbles out of the girl’s rucksack and is snatched away by a stranger before anyone can stop them. Stuck inside the toy shop, not daring to move, it seems there is nothing Albert can do to help his friend…Will there be a happy ending for Sally? And, will there ever be a happy new home for Albert?
Characters: Albert
Amanda's Butterfly
Nick Butterworth
When Amanda reads a story about chasing butterflies she suddenly remembers that she has a butterfly net of her own. She quickly finds it and begins her very own butterfly hunt, but with unexpected results. By the author of "One Snowy Night".
Characters: Amanda
Jasper's Beanstalk
Nick Butterworth
From the award-winning creators of Percy the Park Keeper and Kipper comes a new edition of a picture book classic - perfect for children finding out about nature and how things grow. Mick Inkpen is the libraries' ninth most borrowed author.Jasper plants a bean. He waits for it to grow into a beanstalk all week. How long will he have to wait before he can start looking for giants?'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' The Guardian'Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.' The Independent
Characters: Jasper
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