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 10 million copies worldwide. Percy has also appeared in his own television series.

Praise for One Springy Day:‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail‘An abslute must for every young book shelf’ Reading Zone‘A timeless classic’ Story KidsPraise for 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