Nick Butterworth was born in North London in 1946 and grew up in a sweet shop in Essex. He now lives in the country 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.
Praise for One Springy Day ‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail ‘An absolute must for every young book shelf’ Reading Zone ‘A timeless classic’ Story Kids Praise for One Snowy Night ‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent ‘A lovely book to share at bedtime’ Children’s Book News ‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps Praise for 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 Praise for After the Storm: ‘…look no further for the best present for any child from two to six.’ Susan Hill, The Sunday Times Praise for Percy’s Bumpy Ride: ‘Imaginatively detailed illustrations and just the right amount of suspense.’ Practical Parenting