Board book edition of popular picture book from the creator of Percy the Park Keeper. Tiger isn't a real tiger. He's a kitten. But sometimes when he plays he pretends to be a real Tiger. Children won't be able to resist joining in the action and fun as Tiger runs, creeps, snarls and sleeps...just like a real tiger!

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.

Prizes

Board book edition of popular picture book from the creator of Percy the Park Keeper. Tiger isn't a real tiger. He's a kitten. But sometimes when he plays he pretends to be a real Tiger. Children won't be able to resist joining in the action and fun as Tiger runs, creeps, snarls and sleeps... just like a real tiger! Key title / 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) / Tiger was shortlisted for the Book Trust Early Years Pre-School Awards, 2006 / Perfect for sharing -- toddlers will love playing at being a tiger whilst the rhythmic, rhyming story encourages language skills / The Whisperer was a Gold Winner in the Nestle Awards in the 6-8 category 2005 / Competition: Kipper/Jasper/Wibbly Pig by Mick Inkpen

Reviews

Praise for Q Pootle 5: "An alien story with a difference! There's lots of laughs in this friendly, funny story and we loved the wonderfully low-tech DIY spaceship." Practical Parenting Praise for Albert le Blanc: "Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive." The Independent "Butterworth's drawings have a comforting clarity and his stories develop straightforwardly so the book works for just about everyone." Sunday Times "Triumphant." The Observer