A Flying Visit, Nick Butterworth
A Flying Visit, Nick Butterworth
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A Flying Visit

Author: Nick Butterworth

Narrator: Jim Broadbent, Joanna Page

Unabridged: 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2022

Synopsis

An exciting new picture book about much-loved Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends from the bestselling creator of . Percy’s friend, the hedgehog, has always longed to fly but, without wings, it’s an impossible dream. But then, one day, a stranger arrives in the park, needing his help. Will the hedgehog’s wish come true at last? A funny, heart-warming story about kindness, friendship and teamwork, introducing the phenomenally popular Percy the Park Keeper to a new generation of readers. Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

About Nick Butterworth

Nick Butterworth is the author of many internationally acclaimed children’s books including ‘Jingle Bells’, ‘QPootle5’, ‘Tiger’ and ‘The Whisperer’ which won the Gold Award at the Nestle Book Awards. He is best known for his stories about Percy the Park Keeper. Nick has also presented children’s stories on television, created a cartoon strip for The Sunday Express Magazine and worked for major graphic design consultancies. He has two grown-up children, and lives with his wife in Suffolk.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jasmine on September 10, 2022

Read for my toddler's bedtime. This story followed Hedgehog. He was napping under the tree but got woken up when a loud sound occurred nearby. He opened his eyes and that's when he caught sight of a bird hanging upside down, all tangled up in clothesline. The bird introduced herself as Carla. Hedgeh......more

Goodreads review by Kate on January 24, 2023

My toddler’s book collection is quickly becoming nearly as large as mine, and we have read each book what feels like a hundred times. I have no doubt that Percy’s adventures will be filling his bookshelves soon enough. The moment we finished the story he was cheering “AGAIN!! AGAIN!!” - which from a......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on September 14, 2022

Hedgehog is minding his own business when all of the sudden - he is surprised by something literally dropping in on top of him! As he tries to find help, Carla is not sure she wants him to ask anyone else for help. Hedgehog does his best, but sometimes even a good friend needs someone to help. And a......more

Goodreads review by Adrian on September 20, 2025

On a fine autumn day, Percy the park keeper might catch a glimpse of his friend, the hedgehog, nestled comfortably among the mossy roots of his favourite tree. He seems to be dreaming, though his eyes are open. Percy will smile and tiptoe past. Only someone who doesn't know the hedgehog would dis......more

Goodreads review by CR on September 15, 2022

Now that I am about to have a little in the house again. I am super excited to be receiving children's books again. I know that whatever I end up having next year that they will enjoy spending time looking at the pictures and learning the story in this wonderfully colorful book.......more

Quotes

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

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