Author: Butterworth, Nick
Reading age: from c 3 years
Published on 8 October 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Percy the Park Keeper' series.
Hardback | 32 pages
271 x 265 | 270g
Father Christmas visits Percy's park in this magical new picture book from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night!
When the mole is late for Percy the park keeper’s Christmas Eve party, Percy and his animal friends set out into the snow to look for him. And on their way, they are surprised by the most wonderful sight … Father Christmas!
Can the search party help Father Christmas find his missing hat? And where is their friend the mole?
A joyful new Percy the Park Keeper story, full of Christmas magic!
Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!
Praise for One Snowy Night:
‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, Independent
‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps
* With beautiful snowy pictures, this magical, festive story of kindness and friendship is ideal for reading in the run up to Christmas
* Perfect for a Christmas stocking or as a gift to pair with other Percy stories, like One Snowy Night
* More than 10 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!
* Parent & Educator Approved Quality – The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning