The Hedgehog's Balloon

As seen on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories.

The hedgehog is feeling sad. He loves balloons but they always burst on his spines. Perhaps Percy the park keeper can find a way to help the hedgehog play with his very first balloon?

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

Reviews

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

About the author

Nick Butterworth was born in London and grew up in a sweet shop in Essex. He worked for various major graphic design companies before becoming a full-time author and illustrator. Among his picture books are Thud!, QPootle5, Jingle Bells, Albert le Blanc, Tiger and The Whisperer, winner of the Nestlé Gold Award. But he is best known for his stories about Percy the Park Keeper, which have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. Percy has also appeared in his own television series.