One Snowy Night

What do our readers think of One Snowy Night? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the cosy animals, gentle humour and warm feeling of Percy welcoming everyone inside. They also have fun spotting the different creatures and joining in with an animated reading of the story.

What does the Pageticker team say about One Snowy Night?

One Snowy Night is a cosy, gently comic tale about kindness, sharing and making room for others - even when your hut is already bursting at the seams. Nick Butterworth’s expressive illustrations and appealing woodland cast make this a lovely choice for bedtime or winter story time, with plenty of animals for small children to spot.

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What is One Snowy Night about?

On a chilly winter's night, Percy the park keeper is snug in his warm hut when he hears a knock at the door. One by one, his cold animal friends seek shelter from the snow. As more and more creatures arrive, Percy's hut becomes increasingly crowded. Will they all find a way to stay warm together?

About the author

Nick Butterworth is a much-loved British author and illustrator, best known for creating the Percy the Park Keeper stories. His books are filled with friendly characters, gentle humour, and lovely pictures. Nick enjoys sharing magical adventures in nature, and his stories have made children smile all around the world.

Discussion ideas around One Snowy Night

Making room: How does Percy show that everyone is welcome, even when his hut becomes very crowded?

Keeping warm: Which place in the hut would you choose on a snowy night, and why?

Kindness to animals: What might the animals need from Percy besides a warm place to sleep?

Sharing spaces: How could you make room for someone else in your home, classroom or den?

Spotting clues: What details in the pictures show how cold and snowy the night is?