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.
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 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