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Cross Rabbit

Nick Butterworth author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Publishing:1st Jan '26

£7.99

This title is due to be published on 1st January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Cross Rabbit cover

A funny illustrated children’s picture book about Percy the Park Keeper from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night

A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night.

A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night.

Percy the park keeper tries to help when a cross rabbit complains that the mice are being too noisy, playing the snow. But the peace doesn’t last long. Will the poor rabbit ever get any sleep?

Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

Praise for One Springy Day:

‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail

‘An abslute 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

ISBN: 9780008642242

Dimensions: 254mm x 254mm x 2mm

Weight: 160g

24 pages