A Flying Visit (A Percy the Park Keeper Story)

Description

An exciting new 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. Until, one day, a stranger arrives in the park, needing the hedgehog's help. Will his 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. Includes a surprise fold-out page! Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

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.

Praise for One Springy Day: 'Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.' Sally Morris, Daily Mail 'An absolute must for every young book shelf' Reading Zone 'A timeless classic' Story Kids Praise for 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