Percy's Bumpy Ride

by Nick Butterworth, Nick Butterworth (Illustrator)

Overview

A hilarious story in the 9-million-copy best-selling classic series from highly regarded author 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!

Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008356927
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	06/08/2021
Series:	A Percy the Park Keeper Story
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.19(w) x 10.44(h) x 0.06(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

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 Nestlé 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.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Percy’s Bumpy Ride:‘Imaginatively detailed illustrations and just the right amount of suspense.’ Practical ParentingThe 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 SundayOne Snowy Night‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The IndependentAfter the Storm:‘…look no further for the best present for any child from two to six.’ Susan Hill, The Sunday Times

Editorial 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

From the Publisher