Nick Butterworth

Nick Butterworth’s well known and much loved character Percy the Park Keeper stars in this beautifully told story for early readers. Percy tries to persuade a reluctant Badger to take a bath. Badger doesn’t want to, so Percy takes a bath instead – only to find he has some unexpected comapany when Badger falls in the water with him! Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns withsequential events and integrated literary andnatural language. Text type – A story with a familiar setting. A storyboard on pages 14 and 15 provides children with the opportunity to retell the story in their own words. Curriculum links – Geography: our local area; Citizenship: animals and us. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

From the creator of One Snowy Night comes this entertaining board book for the youngest of Percy fans! Percy the park keeper has invited his animal friends for a Halloween pumpkin party. They can’t wait! Soon everyone is having lots of fun in Percy’s hut, playing spooky games and eating yummy treats. But, wait … Where are the rabbits? What was that ‘rat-a-tat’ noise on the door? And is Percy brave enough to look outside? A funny rhyming story with a spooktacular surprise! Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years! Praise for One Snowy Night: ‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, Independent ?? Perfect Halloween Gift for Toddlers – A great first book for children aged 0 to 3 years ?? Rhyming Text for Easy Read-Alouds – Catchy rhymes make bedtime reading a breeze and help toddlers memorise new words while they enjoy the story ?? Ideal Halloween Gift & Keepsake – Perfect for a Halloween basket or to gift with classic Percy the Park Keeper story, One Snowy Night ?? Parent & Educator Approved Quality – Chunky board pages with rounded corners stand up to repeat reading, and the story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

Spekotnogo litnogo dnja Persi, dogljadach parku, virushaje na piknik razom zi svojimi uljublenimi tvarinami. Vsi nasolodzhujutsja mirom i tisheju, koli raptom malenka krolichka opinjajetsja v staromu kolodjazi j ne mozhe vibratisja. Ne gajuchi chasu, Persi ta jogo virni druzi kidajutsja na dopomogu! Voni vikoristovujut dovgu motuzku i vidchajdushno namagajutsja vrjatuvati krolichku. Chi vdastsja jim vitjagnuti podruzhku z pastki? Jaki sche smishni ta nespodivani momenti chekajut na gerojiv? Zanurtes u tsju nejmovirnu istoriju pro druzhbu, komandnu robotu ta smilivist! Kniga stvorena dlja tikh:- komu do vpodobi veseli istoriji- khto ljubit nejmovirni sjuzheti- komu khochetsja porinuti v zakhoplivi prigodi- khto ljubit nezvichajni iljustratsijiZ knigoju vi garantovano otrimajete:- svitlu ta teplu istoriju- schiri emotsiji- bezlich jaskravikh vrazhen- zakhoplive provedennja chasuKniga "Rjativnij zagin" navchit ditej vazhlivosti vzajemodopomogi ta smilivosti v najskladnishikh situatsijakh. Sjuzhet perepovnenij veselimi momentami ta dobrotoju, scho zrobit jiji chudovim chitannjam dlja najmolodshikh.

"Odnazhdy v letnij polden" - chetvjortyj sbornik istorij o parkovom storozhe Villi v nashem izdatelstve. V knigu voshli tri novykh rasskaza, kotorye ranee ne publikovalis na russkom jazyke: "Odnazhdy v letnij polden", "Labirint", "Na vsekh parusakh". Vesjolye i dobrye skazochnye istorii o storozhe Villi i ego druzjakh sozdany v luchshikh traditsijakh anglijskoj detskoj literatury. Oni izdajutsja vo vsjom mire vot uzhe bolee 30 let, i za eto vremja stali klassikoj detskoj literatury, byli perevedeny na 16 jazykov, a ikh summarnyj tirazh prevysil Glavnyj geroj etikh istorij - kruglolitsyj, rumjanyj dobrjak djadja Villi - zhivjot i rabotaet v bolshom starom parke. On i za derevjami ukhazhivaet, i tsvety sazhaet, i dorozhki podmetaet, i za porjadkom sledit. I konechno, druzhit so vsemi svoimi sosedjami - zverushkami i ptitsami: s lisoj, barsukom, sovoj, jozhikom, belkami, zajtsami i myshkami. V kazhdoj istorii kto-to iz zverej ili sam Villi umudrjaetsja popast v zatrudnitelnoe i nemnogo zabavnoe polozhenie, vykhod iz kotorogo vsegda nakhoditsja. Glavnoe sokhranjat pozitivnyj nastroj i ne sidet slozha ruki. Sjuzhety i jumor etikh rasskazov budut ponjatny dazhe samym malenkim chitateljam. Na kazhdoj stranitse - podrobnye illjustratsii, kotorye zakhochetsja peresmotret ne odin raz. K odnoj iz istorij prilagaetsja interesnoe zadanie: nuzhno pomoch Villi i ego druzjam najti vykhod iz labirinta. Vse knigi serii "Storozh Villi i ego druzja" v nashem izdatelstve: "Odnazhdy v starom parke" "Odnazhdy zimnej nochju" "Odnazhdy vesennim dnjom" "Odnazhdy v letnij polden" Perevodchik: Jarin Aleksandr

From the creator of One Snowy Night comes this entertaining board book for the youngest of Percy fans! Percy the park keeper and his animal friends are just about to enjoy a picnic when, suddenly, there is a thunderstorm. Sheltering in Percy’s hut, the friends wonder how they’ll pass the time indoors. But as they all start to enjoy playing games, they soon discover that they can always have fun together – whatever the weather! A fun, rhyming story about friendship. Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

From the creator of One Snowy Night comes this entertaining board book for the youngest of Percy fans! Percy the park keeper and his friends are enjoying an action-packed day, playing in the snow. From skating on the frozen pond to playing tunes on giant icicles, there are so many exciting things to do. But poor Hedgehog feels left out. Can Percy find a way to make this the greatest day ever for Hedgehog too? A fun, rhyming story from the creator of One Snowy Night. Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

A faithful and lively much loved retelling of Jesus' story about the Lost Sheep written and illustrated by popular authors and illustrators Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen. Simply and effectively retold for young children to enjoy along with Bible reference. The Lost Sheep tells how one of the farmer's sheep is missing and he must search everywhere to find it. Will the farmer give up or will there be a wonderful party when the sheep is found? Available now in shrinkwrap packs of 5, ideal for gift-giving to a group of children.

Set sail on a magical adventure, full of surprises, in this exciting new picture book from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night.

This omnibus edition includes eight of Jesus' best loved stories. Children relate to stories and there was never a better storyteller than Jesus. With delightful illustrations and easy to read text, this is an ideal introduction to these simple, short and often very funny stories, sharing truth, love, and wisdom with young children. The omnibus edition features eight of Jesus' best loved stories: The Two Sons, The House on the Rock, The Little Gate, The Ten Silver Coins, The Precious Pearl, The Good Stranger, The Rich Farmer, and The Lost Sheep. For more than 30 years, this much-loved collection of Bible stories by award-wining authors and illustrators Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen has been enjoyed by children in groups and at home, and made an ideal gift for special occasions, such as christenings and baptisms.

A fabulous collection of stories for young children about animals that encountered Jesus during his lifetime and how they were there when key incidents in his life took place. Imagine you could have been there when Jesus was alive on earth. The animals in this book saw just what happened. The fox was out on a cold, starry night when he suddenly heard the sound of Angels singing. The cat was looking forward to a wedding party that nearly went wrong. The magpie had a birds-eye view of Zaccheus climbing into his tree. And the mouse got caught on a boat in a storm and saw an amazing miracle. For more than 30 years, this much-loved collection of Bible stories by award-wining authors and illustrators Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen has been enjoyed by children in groups and at home, and made an ideal gift for special occasions, such as christenings and baptisms.

V knigu voshli tri novykh rasskaza, kotorye ranee ne publikovalis na russkom jazyke: "Okhota za sokrovischami", "Odnazhdy vesennim dnjom" i "Nebesnaja gostja". Vesjolye i dobrye skazochnye istorii o storozhe Villi i ego druzjakh sozdany v luchshikh traditsijakh anglijskoj detskoj literatury. Oni izdajutsja vo vsjom mire vot uzhe bolee 30 let, i za eto vremja stali nastojaschej klassikoj detskoj literatury, byli perevedeny na 16 jazykov, a ikh summarnyj tirazh prevysil 10 millionov ekzempljarov! Glavnyj geroj etikh istorij - kruglolitsyj, rumjanyj dobrjak djadja Villi - zhivjot i rabotaet v bolshom starom parke. On i za derevjami ukhazhivaet, i tsvety sazhaet, i dorozhki podmetaet, i za porjadkom sledit. I konechno, druzhit so vsemi svoimi sosedjami - zverushkami i ptitsami: s lisoj, barsukom, sovoj, jozhikom, belkami, zajtsami i myshkami. V kazhdoj istorii kto-to iz ego malenkikh druzej, a to i vsja kompanija razom, umudrjaetsja popast v zatrudnitelnoe i nemnogo zabavnoe polozhenie, vykhod iz kotorogo vsegda nakhoditsja blagodarja Villi. Sjuzhety i jumor etikh rasskazov budut ponjatny dazhe samym malenkim chitateljam. Na kazhdoj stranitse - podrobnye illjustratsii, kotorye zakhochetsja peresmotret ne odin raz. A eschjo v kazhdoj istorii est interesnoe zadanie "najdi i pokazhi". Serija "Storozh Villi i ego druzja". Perevod s anglijskogo: Aleksandr Jakovlevich Jarin

Bavitisja v khovanki zavzhdi veselo. Osoblivo koli tse khovanki v parku Persi! Tam u bud-jakomu kutochku mozhna znajti, de skhovatisja. Ale j prigodi tam chatujut usjudi - Lis u tsomu vkotre perekonavsja. Jak i v tomu, scho vin maje khoroshikh druziv. Zvichajno, scho chitachiv chekaje ne lishe mila istorija ta kvitchasti iljustratsiji, ale j velichezna kolorista VKLADKA.

A beautiful jigsaw gift book featuring Nick Butterworth’s best-loved classic, One Snowy Night. 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. Join Percy and his friends in this timeless winter classic, brought to life with six 12-piece jigsaw puzzles that are sure to delight. Read the story and complete the puzzles, perfect to keep you entertained on a long winter’s night.

Join Trixie the witch's cat on a spellbinding adventure of mischief and magical mishaps, from award-winning author-illustrator Nick Butterworth! Trixie the witch's cat is a very happy cat. At least, most of the time. There is only one thing that really makes Trixie's fur prick up - her snowy white paw. How can Trixie be a real witch's cat if she's not pitch-black all over? And how can she be truly spooky with one white paw? Determined to fit in, Trixie is ready to do anything in her power to get rid of her mismatched paws. But when she tries to use magic to try 'fix' it, kitty chaos ensues! Follow Trixie on a hilarious journey towards self-acceptance as she discovers the importance of being you and how great it is to be different!

An exciting picture book about much-loved Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night. Percy’s friend, the hedgehog, has always longed to fly but, without wings, it’s an impossible dream. But then, one day, a stranger arrives in the park, needing his help. Will the hedgehog’s wish come true at last? A funny, heart-warming story about kindness, friendship and teamwork, introducing the phenomenally popular Percy the Park Keeper to a new generation of readers. Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. Percy the park keeper is always ready to lend his friends a helping hand. When he finds a young bird who can’t fly, he asks the owl to give it some lessons. The owl is an expert at flying – or so she thinks … Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. The badger has been doing what badgers do best. Digging. He’s had a lovely day and, as usual when he’s had a lovely day, he is filthy dirty. Percy the park keeper loves to help his animal friends, so when he sees how dirty the badger is, he prepares a special bath with warm soapy water. But just as it’s ready, the badger is nowhere to be seen… Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!