/ Key title Second title about adorable new toddler character, from the creator of Percy the Park Keeper / Nick Butterworth is the highly-renowned author-illustrator of the phenomenally successful 'Percy the Park Keeper' series which has UK sales worth over GBP2 million (Bookscan TCM Chart) / Irresistible follow up to Nick Butterworth's first tale of the playful Tiger / Perfect for sharing -- toddlers will love playing at being a tiger whilst the rhythmic, rhyming story encourage language skills / The Whisperer' was a Gold Winner in the Nestle Awards in the 6-8 category 2005 / Competition: Kipper
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.
Priase for 'Tiger': "Young readers will revel in the simple and clear, yet charming illustrations!" Irish Independent "Powerful illustrations, full of atmosphere!" Carousel "!Butterworth has hit on a winning idea with this young stripey kitten!" Write Away -- online Praise for 'Tiger in the Snow': "!the most appealing new character to appear on the scene!" The Bookseller "!a truly cute book!" First "An ideal book to share with a class of young children at story time!" Write Away -- online Praise for 'Albert le Blanc': "Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive." The Independent "Triumphant" The Observer Praise for 'The Whisperer': 'Butterworth's best yet.' Sunday Times 'I welcome a book to help young people learn that our diversity is a gift -- a wonderful blessing from God. Let us celebrate it.' Desmond Tutu Archbishop Emeritus Praise for 'After the Storm': !look no further for the best present for any child from two to six 'Susan Hill, The Sunday Times'
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