Signing: Nick Butterworth at Waterstones Oxford St John Lewis

Join Us for a Magical Afternoon with Nick Butterworth!

Step into the enchanting world of Percy’s Park with bestselling author and illustrator Nick Butterworth at this special book signing event! Celebrate the charm and adventure of two beloved stories — The Greatest Snowman and Once Upon a Journey — as Nick shares his creative journey with fans young and old.

About the Books:

• The Greatest Snowman: Join Percy the park keeper and his animal friends as they build a marvelous snowman in this heartwarming tale. Filled with wintery fun, friendship, and a little bit of magic, this board book is the perfect winter read.
• Once Upon a Journey: Percy the park keeper has turned an old, rusty car into a "sailing car," powered by the wind! He takes his animal friends on a journey under the stars, but when his car rolls into a pond, it’s up to his trusty friend Randolph the reindeer to come to the rescue. A whimsical and heartwarming adventure, this book is full of surprises!

For over 30 years, Percy and his animal friends have captivated readers around the world with their heartwarming tales, and now’s your chance to meet the author behind the magic!

Book a ticket in advance at the link to secure a place in the queue and either a hardback copy of Nick Butterworth’s new book, Once Upon a Journey or a paperback copy of One Snowy Night, to collected on the day, and which Nick will the dedicate and sign for you.
There will also be copies of Nick’s books available to purchase from the bookshop on the day, so feel free to pop along and get a copy then and meet Nick Butterworth.If you have any questions about this event or if you have access requests, please do let us know how we can support your visit by emailing

Host or Publisher Waterstones