A classic gift edition of best-loved Percy the Park Keeper stories. Percy the park keeper works hard looking after the park and his animal friends who live there. But Percy still likes to find time for some fun! Read about what happened when a badger was offered a bath. Laugh along as the animals help out while Percy is unwell – with unexpected results! Enjoy these stories, and more, in this classic treasury. Includes: Everyone’s Friend Percy The Cross Rabbit One Warm Fox The Owl’s Lesson The Lost Acorns The Fox’s Hiccups Owl Takes Charge The Hedgehog’s Balloon The Badger’s Bath Percy’s Friend the Owl Percy’s Friend the Mole Percy’s Friends the Squirrels 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 One Snowy Night ‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent A collection of twelve funny stories about Percy the Park Keeper Nick Butterworth is the author of many internationally acclaimed children’s books including ‘Jingle Bells’, ‘QPootle5’, ‘Tiger’ and ‘The Whisperer’ which won the Gold Award at the Nestle Book Awards. He is best known for his stories about Percy the Park Keeper. Nick has also presented children’s stories on television, created a cartoon strip for The Sunday Express Magazine and worked for major graphic design consultancies. He has two grown-up children, and lives with his wife in Suffolk.