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The owl

Name: The owl
ISBN: 9780007782581

By Nick Butterworth

What makes Percy’s confident owl friend so clever, funny and full of surprises?

playful · informative · humorous · friendly

Genres

Animals Nature Friendship/Family

What is The owl about?

Meet Percy the Park Keeper’s lively owl friend and discover what makes this clever bird so special. Through short stories, poems, facts and photographs, readers can explore where the owl lives, what it enjoys and how it behaves. The owl is full of confidence and always ready for fun, keeping Percy and the other park animals entertained. With gentle humour and engaging illustrations, this book offers a playful introduction to one of Percy’s most memorable animal friends.

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.

Pages

18 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2001

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