One morning, Percy the park keeper steps out of his hut and pins a poster on to the door. As his animal friends gather round, Percy explains that he is planning a treasure hunt. The animals have great fun following Percy's trail of clues all over the park, but when they finally discover the treasure it isn't what anyone was expecting -- least of all Percy! The many stories about Percy and his friends are enjoyed by children all over the world with sales now approaching two million copies. "For any child not familiar with Nick Butterworth's series about the perfect park keeper, a treat is in store" 'Independent on Sunday'
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The Treasure Hunt is a book in Nick Butterworth's Percy the Park Keeper series. The story combines pleasant illustrations with challenging, yet enjoyable text. Butterworth's inspiration stems from his many walks in the park with his family. The enjoyment he receives from the outdoors is successfully transferred to his stories.
In The Treasure Hunt a selection of animals try to follow Percy's clues through the park. At one of the places where a clue should be, they get more than just a message--they get a big shock! However, the shock soon becomes a nice surprise for everyone. Using literature to pass on important messages to readers, this tried and tested author spoils us with a tale that entertains and inspires. (Ages 5 to 7) --Jon Smith
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By Dr. H. Payne
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Nick Butterworth is a great storyteller and illustrator. Percy the Park Keeper is a gentle, lovable hero that my 3 year-old son can't get enough of. This story is typical of the rest of the series in having a sweet group of annimal friends have a small adventure with Percy. This in itself would be enough to recommend the book.
However, we were inspired by the treasure hunt within the story. Percy draws pictures of the locations of the clues as his animal friends can't read. We created a visual treasure hunt for our son that has expanded over several months to have over 20 clues to chose from. He loves it. The experience is enhanced by reading this story at bedtime on a day when we have had a treasure hunt. How many books actually make you go out and do something different in the real world?
However, we were inspired by the treasure hunt within the story. Percy draws pictures of the locations of the clues as his animal friends can't read. We created a visual treasure hunt for our son that has expanded over several months to have over 20 clues to chose from. He loves it. The experience is enhanced by reading this story at bedtime on a day when we have had a treasure hunt. How many books actually make you go out and do something different in the real world?
By RedFraggle
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
We bought this for a bedtime story as we had previously loved 'One Snowy Night' by Nick Butterworth. This has proved to be another lovely story with beautiful illustrations. My daughter likes the challenges at the end of these books (in this case, find the three dropped coins in the pictures). Not quite as challenging as the 'One Snowy Night' search.
By bing
Format:Paperback
We love the Percy park-keeper collection, we have them all now and have just bought the one DVD too. The most amazing illistrations and really fun stories, both my boys love them
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5.0 out of 5 stars
keeps my son happy for hours
my son loves this book I have read it so many times I do not even need to look at the pages any more to tell him the story, the pictures are fantastic and I love the addition of... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Charlotte
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely story!!!
I have used this book a couple of times with reception classes and they love the story! Brilliant to use an intro to a treasure hunt. Lovely pictures too!
Published on 30 July 2010 by samantha
3.0 out of 5 stars
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The book was received in good time. However, even though I knew the book was used, it was categorised as in fair condition I was surprised to find some of the pages were ripped... Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Mrs. A. Anderton
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great story
This is a great story, my four year old boy loves it. He especially loves the surprise at the end when you have to look back through the book and find Percy's missing gold coins. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2010 by Rae S-C
5.0 out of 5 stars
Percy's Treasure Hunt
Excellent Percy tale with the added attraction of finding the gold chocolate coins.
My 4 year old loves it!.
My 4 year old loves it!.
Published on 24 Dec 2009 by K. Newton
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