Featuring an exciting new style of illustration and a thoughtprovoking plot, this stunning picture book is set to become a firm favourite. The whisperer by nick butterworth ive been using the whisperer for about ten years in primary classrooms to teach about accepting diversity and difference and it is one of my favourite stories to use in year 5 and 6. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. He now lives in suffolk with his wife annette and they have two grownup children, ben and amanda. The whisperer by nick butterworth 4 editions first published in 2005 not in library.
Nick butterworth was born in kingsbury, north london in 1946, but moved to romford in essex with his parents at the age of three. Continuing the ratcat theme, this is one of my all time favourite picture books. Get free shipping on the whisperer by nick butterworth, from. The whisperer childrens books wiki fandom powered by. Marking a design departure for nick butterworth, this edgy picture book features his trademark, highquality illustration viewed through dark panels and largescale urban foreground detail. Following this, we then looked at how expression has been used on the cats faces in the book, the whisperer by nick butterworth a fabulous book based upon the romeo and juliet story definitely recommended. Nick butterworth with his picture book the whisperer, a tale of feuding cats that sparks some lively work in a primary school sally gardner, the dyslexic author of the much. A feline west side story from the creator of albert le blanc, q pootle 5 and the bestselling percy the park keeper series two gangs of cats live in a scrap yard on the edge of the city. Nick butterworth born 24 may 1946 is a british childrens author and illustrator biography. Nick is also the executive producer of cbeebies q pootle 5.
The whisperer by nick butterworth paperback harpercollins. About the author 2004 nick butterworth was born april 15, 1946 in britain. His series of titles about percy the park keeper charmed and delighted adults and children alike as it introduced them to a wonderfully created world. Fishpond australia, the whisperer by nick butterworth nick butterworth illustrated buy.
Practical parenting praise for albert le blanc nick butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive. The inspiration for the percy the park keeper books came from nick s many walks through the local park with the family dog jake. He worked for various major graphic design companies before becoming a fulltime author and illustrator. Nick butterworth a rats plans to keep two gangs of cats fighting is thwarted by feline love.
An interesting take on the classic romeo and juliet story, or west side story theme. The whisperer by nick butterworth an edgy new picture book from the renowned creator of percy the park keeper. After his education at the royal liberty school in gidea park, he left home to work as an apprentice as a typographical designer with the national childrens home before working at crosby fletcher forbes the forerunner of design agency pentagram and then leaving to become a freelance graphic. The whisperer nick butterworth the silver swan michael morpurgo the true story of three little pigs jon scieszka the grandad tree trish cooke wheres my teddy. After a conjurer made an appearance at one of his birthday parties he also developed a fascination with magic. See all books authored by nick butterworth, including one snowy night, and my mom is fantastic. The whisperer is a great book to use with older children in ks2 and ks3 to talk about families, expectations and peer pressure.
When theyre not eating or sleeping, theyre fighting, and thats just how the whisperer likes it. This primary resource is inspired by the whisperer by nick. As a boy, he always loved drawing and had an insatiable appetite for stories, two passions which have continued into adulthood. He has sold over 15 million books worldwide and his books have been published in more than 30 languages. After his education at the royal liberty school in gidea park. We highly recommend buying the plot whisperer book to. Nick butterworth and mick inkpen childrens story reading in english duration. Nick butterworth is the multimillion selling, awardwinning author and illustrator of q pootle 5, percy the park keeper, tiger, albert le blanc and the whisperer.
Mar 31, 2017 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Buy the whisperer by nick butterworth with free delivery. Its innovative and easy to implement, her plot blueprint helps writers devise a successful storyline for any genre.
This book marks a design departure for nick butterworth. Mar 23, 2020 mr wharin reading another great story. Buy the whisperer by nick butterworth from waterstones today. Clifford reads nick butterworth s the whisperer 211114 phoenix community primary school. Nick butterworth was born in kingsbury, north london. He has worked as a graphic designer for major london design consultancies. Jez alborough my friend bear jes alborough what if. The whisperer by butterworth, nick 9780007120185 brownsbfs.
Butterworths drawings have a comforting clarity and. Nick butterworth was born in north london in 1946 and grew up in a sweet shop. He has sold over 15 million books and is a close friend of mick inkpen. Buy the whisperer by nick butterworth, in very good condition. The independent nick butterworths picture books are known and loved across the world. Nick butterworth books list of books by author nick butterworth. I have used this story to talk about why people sometimes hide their identity, linking this to coming out or choosing to not come out and. The whisperer by nick butterworth little creative days. Aug 03, 2015 the whisperer by nick butterworth ive been using the whisperer for about ten years in primary classrooms to teach about accepting diversity and difference and it is one of my favourite stories to use in year 5 and 6. Percy the park keeper nick butterworth and richard. Nick butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive. Meet the whisperer, a rat who loves to cause mischief between two rival cat gangs. The whisperer, corebooks centre for literacy in primary education. Nick then moved into freelance graphics and illustrations, working in partnership with three others, including mick inkpen.
Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. My top 5 equality picture books for primary optimus. Picture book contentsshow description story line the whisperer is a picture book which revolves around the story of two feuding gangs of cats. But just maybe, things in the scrap yard are about to change for the better. An edgy new picture book from the renowned creator of percy the park keeper. Oct 24, 2015 following this, we then looked at how expression has been used on the cats faces in the book, the whisperer by nick butterworth a fabulous book based upon the romeo and juliet story definitely recommended. The independent butterworths drawings have a comforting clarity and his stories develop straightforwardly so the book works for just about everyone. Nick butterworth is the highlyrenowned authorillustrator of the.
Nick butterworth born 24 may 1946 is a british childrens author and illustrator. Clifford reads nick butterworths the whisperer 211114. Nick butterworth books list of books by author nick. Nick butterworth with his picture book the whisperer, a tale of feuding cats that sparks some lively work in a primary school sally gardner, the dyslexic author of the much acclaimed fantasy adventure story i coriander. Nicks trademark, highquality illustration is viewed, as though in 3d, through dark panels and large scale urban foreground detail. Nick butterworth was born in london and grew up in a sweet shop in essex. Nick butterworth when two members of rivaling cat gangs stop fighting and fall in love, a rat called the whisperer worries that the gangs will stop fighting altogether and turn their attention to him. Oct 25, 2004 critics choice jim merrett and linsey fraser. Bookperk delivers ebook bargains, sneak peeks, special offers, and morestraight to your inbox.
Two young cats fall in love but their families hate each other. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. The british library in london is the venue for the nestle childrens book prize, and we hear from some of the authors in the running for this prestigious award. Please take a moment to update your preferences so that we can send the books that matter to you most. They moved to run a sweet shop, so nick found himself fulfilling every childs sugarcoated dream of growing up right inside the proverbial chocolate factory. Two gangs of cats live in a scrap yard on the edge of the city. Hes a rat, and if he can keep the cats going after each other, theyll leave him and his kind alone. The children then used their newly learnt sketching skills to draw their cat once again but this time on white card, and.
Possible topic links parks and playing, healthy living. Praise for albert le blanc nick butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive. The whisperer by butterworth, nick 2005 paperback on. The theme of two rival gangs is thoughtprovoking and a good point for discussion. Nick s trademark, highquality illustration is viewed, as though in 3d, through dark panels and large scale urban foreground detail. A story in the tradition of romeo and juliet and west side story monty and amber fall in love despite the fact that their families form rival gangs. The whisperer through the looking glass childrens book. Theres lots of laughs in this friendly, funny story and we loved the wonderfully lowtech diy spaceship. However, the differences are that the lovers are cats one. By nick butterworth, illustrated by nick butterworth.
Nick butterworth was born in north london in 1946 and grew up in a sweet shop in essex. Clifford reads nick butterworths the whisperer 2111. Aug 21, 2014 this fabulous new title from bestselling authorillustrator and former kate greenaway medal winner, nick butterworth, has been dubbed a feline west side story two rival cat gangs, the gingers and the blackandwhites, live in a scrap yard on the edge of the city and it is in the interests of the eponymous whisperer a rat to keep them apart. Of course he has a very good reason for wanting discord, for if the cats are fighting one another then they have no time to be interested in him or his kind.
The whisperer by nick butterworth mrs heavens classroom. Oct 03, 2005 nick butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive. The whisperer, corebooks clpe centre for literacy in. The story can also be used to discuss gang culture, family expectations and why and how two people fall in love.
He now lives in suffolk with his wife annette and they have two grown. Explore books by nick butterworth with our selection at. Butterworth is a founding partner, with his son ben, of snapper productions, producers of the cbeebies animated series q pootle 5. Nick butterworth was born on 24 may, 1946 and is the author and illustrator of the percy the park keeper books, which have been translated into 16 languages and adapted into a popular animated series. This fabulous new title from bestselling authorillustrator and former kate greenaway medal winner, nick butterworth, has been dubbed a feline west side story two rival cat gangs, the gingers and the blackandwhites, live in a scrap yard on the edge of the city and it is in the interests of the eponymous whisperer a rat to keep them apart. Nick butterworth picture book for ages 6 to 8 harpercollins uk, 2005 isbn. Celebrated writing teacher and bestselling author martha alderson has devised the plot whisperer plotting system. The inspiration for the percy the park keeper books came from nicks many walks through the. The whisperer, by nick butterworth harper collins books in my. Hes a rat, and if he can keep the cats going after each other, theyll leave him. My grandma is wonderful by nick butterworth 4 editions first published in 1991 download daisy. Livellos year 3 maths and english activities are inspired by the story the whisperer to help you build exciting lessons. Nick butterworth page on teachingbooks view the page share. The narrator is a rat, the whisperer of the title, who has his own agenda as an agent provocateur.