Percy, the park keeper is having a sleepless night. A storm is raging outside his hut; there is thunder and lightning and pouring rain, but worst of all, there is the wind! When Percy gets up following morning he expects to have a lot of clearing up to do in the park -- but it is even worse than he imagined. The old oak tree which was home to many of his animal friends had been blown down. Where will Percy's friends live now? Percy sets off and very soon has devised a plan, the results of which produce a very big surprise indeed! 'One Snowy Night,' Nick Butterworth's first picture story book about Percy and his friends was an instant success and has already sold almost a quarter of million copies. Now Percy the gentle park keeper and his friends appear in a brand new story.
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A storm is raging through the park causing Percy, the park keeper, to have a sleepless night worrying about the damage being done to his beloved park. When he gets up the next morning he finds the old oak tree has been blown down. This is a disaster for all his animal friends who used the tree as their home. Fortunately, Percy is on hand to help find them a new place to live.
The simple text and expressive illustrations perfectly combine to create a picture storybook that is ideal for reading aloud to young children. The poster-sized gatefold at the end is an added surprise and is a superb example of Nick Butterworth's skills as an illustrator. (Ages 2 to 6) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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After the Storm:
‘…look no further for the best present for any child from two to six.’ Susan Hill, The Sunday Times
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
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
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By S. Widdows
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Another gift for my 3 year old g'daughter to get her away from 'in the night garden'. This is spot on for a thrilling adventure with all the old favourites. I love the maps too. Much more interesting than soft toys mucking about and speaking incomprehensibly. Delivered quickly too.
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By A. Shaw
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READING TO OUR YOUNG BOYS IS ENJOYABLE BUT WE TRULY LOVE PERCY AND ALL HIS FRIENDS. MY 6 YEAR OLD SON HAS WANTED THE BIG TREE HOUSE POSTER FOR AGES AND FINALY WE FOUND IT IN THE WOUNDERFULL BOOK. THE STORY IS LOVELY AND I DON'T MIND READING IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN...GREAT BUY
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My son just LOVES the stories about Percy and his park :-) He reads them again and again and therefore I have no problem warmly recommending the books to others.
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Detailed illustrations
We have two other books in this series. We love the stories, though this particular one is not our favourite. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RedFraggle
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Education of children
Increasing the range of books helps understand the differences between books and appreciation that their are books for everything xxxxx
Published 2 months ago by Michael D Foulkes
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Another great story in the series
We have read seveal stories in the series with our Grand'daughter and she enjoys finding all the animals and items as we study each page. This adds to the story telling.
Published 16 months ago by Ex navy 1950
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good buy
Another good story from Percy's Park - both my kids - 4 and 6 years old loved it. we all had a giggle reading it. well worth buying.
Published 16 months ago by afussymother
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Cute story
We love Percy the Parkkeeper and this lovely story of how he helps the animals in the park find new homes after the storm wrecks their original homes is just gorgeous. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sarah Doyle
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brilliant
Yet another brilliant Percy story my 5 year old is really enjoying these stories especially with the added extra of having one big page at the end where there is lots to see. Read more
Published on 8 April 2011 by susen
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A big swizz.
This is a great book and I admit was not expensive. However did say as new so expected it to all be there. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2011 by Grace
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A real treasure
Percy the Park Keeper is a real treasure. Lovely stories, beautifully illustrated - they delight both my grandchildren and me!
Published on 18 Oct 2010 by Mrs.M.Williams
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Bit wordy. Does that make sense in a children's book?
I bought this off the back of 'One Snowy Night' which we really enjoyed. 'After the storm' is a bit weak in comparison. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2007 by TG
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