Nick Butterworth

  • 62

    Catalog books

  • 24

    Works

  • 1986 to 2021

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Nick Butterworth writes warm, gently humorous picture books centered on animal characters and everyday moments. In One Warm Fox (Percy the Park Keeper), his spare, affectionate text places a small fox at the heart of a quiet, cozy adventure, inviting readers to notice kindness and comfort in the natural world.

Butterworth’s storytelling favors calm pacing and clear emotion, perfect for sharing aloud. His work pairs simple plotlines with moments of reassurance, making One Warm Fox a soothing read for young children and caregivers seeking a peaceful, emotionally honest picture book experience.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Percy the Park Keeper stories • Gentle animal characters • Lyrical, nature-focused illustrations

Genres and themes: Children's picture books • Nature and seasons • Friendship and community

Who this author is best for: Perfect for read-alouds to young children who enjoy calm, nature-centered tales with warm illustrations.

Start with One Warm Fox to sample Butterworth's gentle storytelling and look for other Percy the Park Keeper titles if you like it.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Historias Que Jesus Conto / Stories Jesus Told

    Editorial Unilit • 2006 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2006 • 213 pages.

  2. Nativity Play

    Gwasg y Dref Wen • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 32 pages.

  3. My Mum Is Fantastic *Exp* Butterworth N

    Walker Books • 1996 • longer commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  4. A Present for Freddie Small

    Egmont UK • 2008 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 32 pages.

  5. Jasper's Beanstalk

    Hodder Children's Books • 2008 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 26 pages.

  6. One Snowy Night Gift Set (Percy the Park Keeper)

    HarperCollins UK • 2007 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 32 pages.

  7. Cuentos De Animales/ Animal Tales

    Editorial Unilit • 2006 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2006 • 114 pages.

  8. After the Storm (Percy the Park Keeper Bk/Tape)

    HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks • 2004 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 32 pages.

  9. After the Storm (Tales from Percy's Park)

    HarperSport • 2003 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 32 pages.

  10. The Rescue Party (Tales from Percy's Park)

    HarperSport • 2003 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

How The Picks Compare

  • Nativity Play is the easier short commitment, while Historias Que Jesus Conto / Stories Jesus Told asks for more reading time up front.
  • Nativity Play gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Historias Que Jesus Conto / Stories Jesus Told leans later in the catalog.
  • My Mum Is Fantastic *Exp* Butterworth N is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Historias Que Jesus Conto / Stories Jesus Told.

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