Most Popular Books by Nick Butterworth

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this uplifting story about a bear without a smile, from the bestselling creator of Percy the Park Keeper. This is the story of Albert Le Blanc. (He''s from France, so that ''Al-bear Le Blonk.) When Albert le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly''s toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on their new friend''s face . . . A delightfully funny story about the importance of friendship - and laughter - from the creator of the internationally popular stories about Percy the Park Keeper.

An old rabbit''s sleep is disturbed by a group of playing mice and the rabbit is rather cross. Percy persuades the mice to play elsewhere, but it is not long before they awaken the rabbit again. Will poor old rabbit ever be allowed to sleep?

Jasper hopes to grow a beanstalk, but becomes discouraged when the bean he plants doesn''t grow after a week.

A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks accompany the popular Collins Big Cat series. They enable children to practice and reinforce the target vocabulary and language structures presented in each corresponding Collins Big Cat reader through enjoyable puzzles, games and activities, as well as through more traditional comprehension exercises. Tracing, copying and eventually free-writing tasks build and develop children''s writing skills as they progress through the Bands, Pink A to Lime. A fun quiz to test understanding, and a reward certificate at the back of each Workbook, enable children to feel a sense of progress as they learn to read more confidently in English

Uses a modern setting to retell the parable in which Jesus expresses God''s concern for those who stray away from Him.

Parents and children participate in the Field Day races.

Tells the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus as told by a magpie.

Recounts the story of Jesus'' calming of the storm, as told through the eyes of a shipboard mouse.

Relates Jesus'' miracle at the wedding in Cana as told by a cat.

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!

A retelling of the Parable told by Jesus about the wise and foolish builders.

Jill has lots of friends and they all do different jobs. Read about them and the tools and materials they use in in their work.

QPootle5 lands on Earth on his way to a moon party because his spaceship''s rocket booster will not boost.

"The fox is playing hide-and-seek with Percy and the animals of the park. He''s got a great hiding place in Percy''s workshop but hasn''t noticed that there is a pot of strong glue dangerously close by and soon finds himself in an embarrassingly sticky situation! What can Percy do to help?"--Provided by publisher

Everyone loves Percy! He is always ready to help his animal friends and above all have fun outdoors. In this brand new series each title is dedicated to one of Percy''s animal friends and this key title in the series is based on Percy himself! Each book includes stories, poems and interesting information making these books the ultimate guide to Percy and his animal friends.

The Rich Farmer grew more and more corn until his barns were bursting. Is he clever, or just really silly?

Gentle stories about Percy the Park keeper and animal friends. 4-6 yrs.

A rich man who collects beautiful things has to make a choice. Does he make the right one?

Read the parables and colour your favourite Bible stories from Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen.

An introduction to Jack the carpenter''s friends which looks at the different jobs they do and the tasks of their trades - including a doctor, an astronaut, a baker, a mechanic, a builder and a pilot. With full colour illustrations by the author.

Une bête affreuse a envahi le monde paisible des animaux. Le galago demande au porc-épic de la chasser. Ils font appel au phacochère, aux oiseaux arc-en-ciel, au lion, etc. Chacun a une excuse. Finalement, ils y vont tous. Chemin faisant, ils rencontrent une étrange créature qui se joint à eux. C''est Raymonde, la fille du monstre, sa maman. Elle a aussi un papa! Une trame bien construite, avec un suspense progressif et un dénouement heureux. [SDM].