Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!

Percy the park keeper has been busy in his workshop for days. As his animal friends try to guess what he is making, Percy suddenly emerges sitting on top of a very strange machine. The animals jump aboard for what turns out to be a very bumpy ride...

Includes a surprise fold-out page!

More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!

About the Author

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 Nestle 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.

Reviews

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

Book Information
ISBN 9780007155149
Author Nick Butterworth
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint HarperCollins Children's Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 265mm * 259mm * 3mm