From the bestselling author of "Percy The Park Keeper" and "Albert Le Blanc", this is the second title about the lovable kitten. With a rhythmic, rhyming story to encourage language skills, it's full of endearing illustrations. Ages: 0-3yrs.
Nick Butterworth was born in Kingsbury, North London. He has worked as a graphic designer for major London design consultancies. Nick then moved into freelance graphics and illustrations, working in partnership with three others, including Mick Inkpen. In 1981 his first children's book was published, B. B. Blacksheep and Company. Nick has also worked as a television presenter on the children's programme Rub-a-Dub-Tub.
From the bestselling author of "Percy The Park Keeper" and "Albert Le Blanc", this is the second title about the lovable kitten. With a rhythmic, rhyming story to encourage language skills, it's full of endearing illustrations. Ages: 0-3yrs.
Nick Butterworth was born in Kingsbury, North London. He has worked as a graphic designer for major London design consultancies. Nick then moved into freelance graphics and illustrations, working in partnership with three others, including Mick Inkpen. In 1981 his first children's book was published, B. B. Blacksheep and Company. Nick has also worked as a television presenter on the children's programme Rub-a-Dub-Tub.
/ Key title Second title about adorable new toddler character, from the creator of Percy the Park Keeper / Nick Butterworth is the highly-renowned author-illustrator of the phenomenally successful 'Percy the Park Keeper' series which has UK sales worth over GBP2 million (Bookscan TCM Chart) / Irresistible follow up to Nick Butterworth's first tale of the playful Tiger / Perfect for sharing -- toddlers will love playing at being a tiger whilst the rhythmic, rhyming story encourage language skills / The Whisperer' was a Gold Winner in the Nestle Awards in the 6-8 category 2005 / Competition: Kipper
Nick Butterworth was born in North London in 1946 and grew up in a sweet shop in Essex. He now lives in the country with his wife Annette and they have two grown-up children, Ben and Amanda. The inspiration for the Percy the Park Keeper books came from Nick's many walks through the local park with the family dog Jake.
Priase for 'Tiger': "Young readers will revel in the simple and clear, yet charming illustrations!" Irish Independent "Powerful illustrations, full of atmosphere!" Carousel "!Butterworth has hit on a winning idea with this young stripey kitten!" Write Away -- online Praise for 'Tiger in the Snow': "!the most appealing new character to appear on the scene!" The Bookseller "!a truly cute book!" First "An ideal book to share with a class of young children at story time!" Write Away -- online Praise for 'Albert le Blanc': "Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive." The Independent "Triumphant" The Observer Praise for 'The Whisperer': 'Butterworth's best yet.' Sunday Times 'I welcome a book to help young people learn that our diversity is a gift -- a wonderful blessing from God. Let us celebrate it.' Desmond Tutu Archbishop Emeritus Praise for 'After the Storm': !look no further for the best present for any child from two to six 'Susan Hill, The Sunday Times'
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