Description
Second title about adorable new toddler character, from the renowned picture creator of Percy the Park Keeper
Tiger the kitten has lots of friends...usually.
It isn't hard for Tiger to find someone to play with...usually.
But one day, when everything is covered in a chilly white blanket of snow, Tiger's friends are too cold or too busy to go out and he has to play by himself.
Until he finds something very unusual buried in the snow...
/ Key title Second title about adorable new toddler character, from the creator of Percy the Park Keeper / Nick Butterworth is the highly-renowned author-illustrator of the phenomenally successful 'Percy the Park Keeper' series which has UK sales worth over GBP2 million (Bookscan TCM Chart) / Irresistible follow up to Nick Butterworth's first tale of the playful Tiger / Perfect for sharing -- toddlers will love playing at being a tiger whilst the rhythmic, rhyming story encourage language skills / The Whisperer' was a Gold Winner in the Nestle Awards in the 6-8 category 2005 / Competition: Kipper
About the Author
Nick Butterworth was born in Kingsbury, North London. He has worked as a graphic designer for major London design consultancies. Nick then moved 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. Nick has also worked as a television presenter on the children's programme Rub-a-Dub-Tub.
Reviews
Praise for 'Tiger':
"Young readers will revel in the simple and clear, yet charming illustrations..." Irish Independent
"Powerful illustrations, full of atmosphere..." Carousel
"...Butterworth has hit on a winning idea with this young stripey kitten..." Write Away - online
Praise for 'Tiger in the Snow':
"...the most appealing new character to appear on the scene..." The Bookseller
"...a truly cute book..." First
"An ideal book to share with a class of young children at story time..." Write Away - online
Praise for 'Albert le Blanc':
''Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.'' The Independent
''Triumphant'' The Observer
Praise for 'The Whisperer':
'Butterworth's best yet.' Sunday Times
'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
Praise for 'After the Storm':
...look no further for the best present for any child from two to six
'Susan Hill, The Sunday Times'
Book Information
ISBN 9780007119691
Author Nick Butterworth
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 226mm * 2mm