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.
Authored Books
Q Pootle 5
Author: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: Collins Children's Books
On his way to a moon party, Q Pootle 5 lands unexpectedly on Earth when one of his rocket boosters breaks down.
One Snowy Night
Author: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: Harper Collins
This is a heartwarming story of animals in winter - the story teaches children to look and think about the world around them.
My Dad is Brilliant
Author: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: Walker Books
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.
The Whisperer
Author: Nick Butterworth Illustrator: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: HarperCollins
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
Tiger may look like a small, stripy kitten, but in his imagination he is as big and powerful as his namesake.
Q Pootle 5 in Space!
Author: Nick Butterworth
Publisher: HarperCollins
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.