Nick Butterworth
Nick Butterworth was born in North London in 1946 and grew up in a sweet shop in Essex. He now lives in Suffolk 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.
Books
My Dad is Brilliant
Author: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 1+
Reading age: 5+
This dad does everything well: from running like a cheetah to singing like a pop star. Quite simply, he's brilliant. This board book version of a much-loved story brims over with an adorable, young enthusiasm for dads everywhere.
One Snowy Night
Author: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: Harper Collins
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 6+
This is a heartwarming story of animals in winter - the story teaches children to look and think about the world around them.
Q Pootle 5
Author: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: Collins Children's Books
Interest age: 3-7
Reading age: 6+
On his way to a moon party, Q Pootle 5 lands unexpectedly on Earth when one of his rocket boosters breaks down.
Q Pootle 5 in Space!
Author: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: HarperCollins
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Q Pootle 5 and his friend Oopsy are in a hurry – they are being chased by three very hungry bladder monsters and badly need the help of their big friend Dave.
The Whisperer
Author: Nick Butterworth Illustrator: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: HarperCollins
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 5+
This fabulous new title from bestselling author-illustrator and former Kate Greenaway medal winner, Nick Butterworth, has been dubbed 'a feline West Side Story'.
Tiger
Author: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: HarperCollins
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+
Tiger may look like a small, stripy kitten, but in his imagination he is as big and powerful as his namesake.