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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.
Praise for Jingle Bells: 'Exquisite illustrations' Express 'Total enchantment' The Times Praise for Tiger: ‘Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.’ The Independent Praise for Tiger in the Snow: ‘Regular re-readings of Tiger in the Snow will be demanded.’ Bookseller’s Choice, The Bookseller Praise for The Whisperer: ‘We are not born with prejudice. We learn it. 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 '’Butterworth's best yet…' Sunday Times Praise for Albert le Blanc: ‘Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.' The Independent 'Butterworth's drawings have a comforting clarity and his stories develop straightforwardly so the book works for just about everyone.' Sunday Times
