Percy's park Series

In this wintry story, an old rabbit is cross when a group of mice disturb him with their games. Percy persuades the mice to play elsewhere, but the peace does not last for long. Will the poor old rabbit ever get any sleep?

Nick Butterworth is one of the most successful author/illustrators today. His humour and his beautiful illustrations have made him a household name, particularly for his well-loved Percy the Park Keeper series.

One Snowy Night

by Nick Butterworth

Published 1 January 1980

This classic picture book is now being reissued with a stunning fold-out page.

Percy the Park Keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter's night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them find a warm place to sleep for the night.

Percy's hut is nice and warm but Percy discovers that if you invite one animal in you'll have to invite them all in and his hut is only small - it's certainly going to be a squash!

After the Storm

by Nick Butterworth

Published 16 September 1992

Percy, the park keeper is having a sleepless night. A storm is raging outside his hut; there is thunder and lightning and pouring rain, but worst of all, there is the wind! When Percy gets up following morning he expects to have a lot of clearing up to do in the park -- but it is even worse than he imagined. The old oak tree which was home to many of his animal friends had been blown down. Where will Percy's friends live now? Percy sets off and very soon has devised a plan, the results of which produce a very big surprise indeed! 'One Snowy Night,' Nick Butterworth's first picture story book about Percy and his friends was an instant success and has already sold almost a quarter of million copies. Now Percy the gentle park keeper and his friends appear in a brand new story.

The Fox's Hiccups

by Nick Butterworth

Published 18 September 1995

Percy, the park keeper loves to spend time with his animal friends, even though his work in the park keeps him very busy. The animals often need Percy's help, and sometimes he helps without even knowing it, like the time when the fox needed a cure for hiccups.

The Hedgehog’s Balloon

by Nick Butterworth

Published 4 March 1996

The hedgehog is very upset; he loves balloons but he can never keep them because they always burst on his spines. Then Percy comes up with an ingenious plan, and with the help of some old corks from the store shed, he solves the problem.

The Badger's Bath

by Nick Butterworth

Published 4 March 1996

The badger has had a lovely day digging, but before he can have tea with Percy, Percy insists that he has a bath. The badger mysteriously disappears, but it's not long before Percy finds out with a splash where he's been hiding.