A Classic Treasury (Percy the Park Keeper)

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Classic gift edition of best-loved Percy the Park Keeper stories 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 he is always there to lend a hand. Read about what happened when a chilly fox needed warming up, or when a dirty badger was offered a bath. Find out how Percy helped an unhappy hedgehog hold a balloon, or a squirrel find her lost acorns. Laugh along as the animals take charge whilst Percy is unwell - with unexpected results! Learn all about Percy, his friend the mole and his friend the owl, in their special tales. Find out where Percy's favourite spot in the park is, what colour the owl likes best and all about the mole's secret friend. Enjoy these stories and more in this classic treasury edition.

Reviews

The Rescue Party:
its 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

Percys Bumpy Ride:
Imaginatively detailed illustrations and just the right amount of suspense. Practical Parenting

One Snowy Night
A heartwarming bedtime tale Susan Hill, The Independent

Author Bio

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.