
Titles in This Set
One Snowy Night
After the Storm
The Rescue Party
The Secret Path
The Treasure Hunt
Percy's Bumpy Ride
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Preschool-Grade 2)
Overview
Discover the gentle world of Percy the Park Keeper with this charming six-book paperback collection by Nick Butterworth. Follow Percy through the seasons as he cares for his woodland park and its animal friends in One Snowy Night, After the Storm, The Rescue Party, The Secret Path, The Treasure Hunt, and Percy's Bumpy Ride. Each story blends warm illustrations with simple, reassuring text, ideal for shared reading and cozy bedtime routines. Perfect for children ages 3 to 7, this collection introduces young readers to kindness, problem-solving, and nature through Percy's gentle countryside adventures, making it a wonderful addition to any home or classroom bookshelf.
About the Books
This beloved six-book collection takes young readers through Percy's park across the seasons, where everyday challenges are met with patience, imagination, and teamwork. In One Snowy Night, Percy notices his animal friends need more than food on a freezing evening and sets out to keep them warm, with a bonus pull-out poster adding extra delight. After the Storm finds Percy helping his animal neighbors rebuild after a fallen oak tree disrupts the park, showing how calm planning turns disaster into opportunity. The Rescue Party turns a peaceful picnic into a small but important rescue mission when a young rabbit takes a tumble. The Secret Path leads children through an overgrown maze full of playful mischief as Percy's animal friends plan a surprise. The Treasure Hunt channels excitement and problem-solving as clues lead to a hidden prize. Percy's Bumpy Ride pairs invention with friendship as Percy unveils a curious homemade machine that gives everyone a bumpy, joyful ride. Together, these six stories celebrate nature, community, and the quiet bravery of a thoughtful park keeper. Butterworth's warm, detailed artwork brings every character to life, from mischievous foxes to shy hedgehogs, while his gentle storytelling style makes each book approachable for emerging readers and comforting for repeat read-alouds. This set is a reliable, timeless choice for parents and teachers building a library of countryside tales that reward kindness and curiosity.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
One Snowy Night — Percy keeps his animal friends warm and safe through a freezing winter night, with a bonus pull-out poster included.
After the Storm — After a fallen oak leaves animals homeless, Percy calmly helps everyone find a new place to live.
The Rescue Party — A quiet picnic becomes a gentle rescue mission when a young rabbit takes a tumble.
The Secret Path — Trimming an overgrown maze turns into playful hide-and-seek with Percy's animal friends.
The Treasure Hunt — Percy plans a treasure hunt that leads his animal friends on an exciting trail of clues.
Percy's Bumpy Ride — Percy unveils a curious homemade machine, giving his friends a joyful, bumpy adventure.
About the Author
Nick Butterworth is a celebrated British author and illustrator best known for creating the Percy the Park Keeper series, which has delighted young readers for generations. Born in London in 1946 and raised in Essex, Butterworth worked for major graphic design companies before turning to children's picture books full-time. His warm, detailed illustrations and gentle storytelling have made him one of Britain's most beloved picture-book creators, earning him the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize in 2005. It is his park keeper and the many animal friends of the park that remain his most cherished and enduring creation.
Why You'll Love This Collection
With six heartwarming stories in one paperback set, this collection is a perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading. Percy's gentle adventures build vocabulary, reading confidence, and a love of nature, making it a cherished addition to any bedtime routine, classroom library, or stocking stuffer for young animal lovers.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
Thanks for subscribing!
This email has been registered!