Cross Rabbit
Will be published approx. on 1. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-0-00-864224-2 (ISBN)
Description
A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night.
Percy the park keeper tries to help when a cross rabbit complains that the mice are being too noisy, playing the snow. But the peace doesn't last long. Will the poor rabbit ever get any sleep?
Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!
Percy the park keeper tries to help when a cross rabbit complains that the mice are being too noisy, playing the snow. But the peace doesn't last long. Will the poor rabbit ever get any sleep?
Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!
Reviews / Votes
Praise for One Springy Day:'Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.' Sally Morris, Daily Mail
'An abslute must for every young book shelf' Reading Zone
'A timeless classic' Story Kids
Praise for One Snowy Night:
'A heartwarming bedtime tale...' Susan Hill, The Independent
'A lovely book to share at bedtime' Children's Book News
'... it's just right for reading aloud on a cold day' Books for Keeps
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 6 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 252 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
162 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-864224-2 (9780008642242)
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Person
Nick Butterworth was born in London and grew up in a sweet shop in Essex. He worked for various major graphic design companies before becoming a full-time author and illustrator. Among his picture books are Thud!, QPootle5, Jingle Bells, Albert le Blanc, Tiger and The Whisperer, winner of the Nestle Gold Award. But he is best known for his stories about Percy the Park Keeper, which have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. Percy has also appeared in his own television series.