The Rescue Party - (Percy the Park Keeper Story) by Nick Butterworth (Paperback)

About the Book

Percy the park keeper is having a day off. It is an ideal day for doing nothing. But Percy's peaceful picnic is disturbed when a rabbit meets with a nasty tumble into an old well. All the animals gather with a rope to help pull the rabbit out. But all they tug from the well is the branch of a tree.

Book Synopsis

A hilarious story in the 9-million-copy best-selling classic series from highly regarded author Nick Butterworth!

Percy the park keeper is having a day off. It is a perfect day for doing nothing. But Percy's peaceful picnic is disturbed when a little rabbit takes an unexpected tumble and needs help...

Includes a surprise fold-out page!

Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

Review Quotes

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

The Rescue Party:
'...it's good for reading aloud to under-fives, and later the six-pluses will still want to read it themselves.' The Independent on Sunday

After the Storm:
'...look no further for the best present for any child from two to six.' Susan Hill, The Sunday Times

Percy's Bumpy Ride:
'Imaginatively detailed illustrations and just the right amount of suspense.' Practical Parenting

About the Author

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 Nestlé Gold Award. But he is best known for his stories about Percy the Park Keeper, which have sold more than 9 million copies worldwide. Percy has also appeared in his own television series.