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A Flying Visit
Series: A Percy the Park Keeper Story
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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. However, one day, a stranger arrives in the...
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An exciting picture book about much-loved Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night.
A funny illustrated picture book for children from the creator of One Snowy Night
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Description
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. However, 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!
Series: A Percy the Park Keeper Story
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Owl’s Lesson
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...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Flying Visit
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. However, one day, a stranger arrives in the park, needing his help. Will the hedgehog’s wish come true at last? A funny,...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Fox’s Hiccups
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 looking forward to a good rest after a busy day, when peace is interrupted by a loud crash. The fox has come to ask for Percy’s help and soon finds a most unusual cure...Paperback$3600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
One Snowy Night
Percy the Park Keeper helps his animal friends in this new board book edition of the popular story from highly regarded, bestselling author and illustrator Nick Butterworth. 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...Board bookSold Out
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780008455569
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 August 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 2.0mm
Width: 259.0mm
Height: 265.0mm
Weight: 230g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Nick Butterworth was born in North London in 1946 and grew up in a sweet shop in Essex. He now lives in the country 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.
Also by Nick Butterworth
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Join some very enterprising mice in this funny, festive story from the best-selling creator of Percy the Park Keeper, Nick Butterworth. Fastened with a ribbon and a jingly bell, Jingle Bells makes a wonderful Christmas gift! Christmas time, a happy time – or so it should be. But for two small mice, Lottie and Jack, Christmas Eve is overshadowed by...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Join some very enterprising mice in this funny, festive book from best-selling creator of Percy the Park Keeper, Nick Butterworth. A great Christmas gift! Christmas time, a happy time – or so it should be. But for two small mice, Lottie and Jack, Christmas Eve is overshadowed by one big problem… That Cat. How can they stop him from spoiling...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Owl’s Lesson
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...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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From the creator of One Snowy Night comes this entertaining new novelty board book for the youngest of Percy fans! Hide-and-Seek! features Percy the park keeper as he plays hide-and-seek with his animal friends. Who’s hiding in the grass? And who’s hiding under the blanket? Lift the flaps in this fun interactive book to help Percy find everyone! Percy and...Board book$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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The Greatest Snowman
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....Board book$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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One Snowy Night
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