Nick Butterworth was born in 1946 in Kingsbury, North London and grew up in a sweet shop. He has worked as a graphic designer for major London design consultancies. Nick then launched 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.

Praise for Jingle Bells:'Exquisite illustrations' Express'Total enchantment' The TimesPraise for Tiger:‘Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.’The IndependentPraise for Tiger in the Snow:‘Regular re-readings of Tiger in the Snow will be demanded.’ Bookseller’s Choice, The BooksellerPraise 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 TimesPraise 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 Timesy