The Secret Path

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!

It’s a beautiful spring morning and a perfect opportunity for Percy the park keeper to trim the overgrown maze. But mazes can be rather confusing and when Percy’s animal friends decide to have some fun, everyone is in for a surprise…

Includes a fabulous fold-out maze poster!

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008356897
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	03/16/2021
Series:	A Percy the Park Keeper Story
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 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

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

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