Nick Butterworth | Percy the Park Keeper! Stories from the Park
Sat 25 Apr 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of the much-loved magical world of Percy the Park Keeper. For this very special family event Nick will share his favourite stories from the Percy collection and introduce his brand-new picture book Once Upon a Journey where Percy embarks on a camping holiday in a ‘sailing car’.
Ages 2-6.
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Venue: Palmerston Room
Duration: 1 hour
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Author Biography
Nick Butterworth was first published over 30 years ago and has remained a huge advocate in the importance of reading and sharing stories with children. Nick is the author and illustrator of the Percy the Park Keeper series which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. His books such as One Snowy Night and One Springy Day have been global bestsellers and continue to delight children round the world.
