
Nervous Nigel
Bethany Christou(Author)
Templar Books (Publisher)
Published on 11. June 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-78741-661-1 (ISBN)
Description
Nigel loves swimming. The water is his favourite place to float and think. But he doesn't like swimming competitions. As soon as the whistle blows, his heart starts hammering, his tail starts trembling and his teeth start chattering.
Can Nigel find the courage to tell his family how he really feels?
Can Nigel find the courage to tell his family how he really feels?
Reviews / Votes
Children and adults alike will identify with Nigel and his story * Books for Keeps * As Nigel manages to find his own path, the final spreads are a gorgeous confirmation of his individuality and self-awareness; look out for the home made certificates and cups on the end pages, too, which are a lovely touch.This is a gorgeous picture book with an important message for us all * ReadingZone *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 years
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
216 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78741-661-1 (9781787416611)
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Person
Bethany Christou is a children's illustrator and author who lives in the Hertfordshire countryside. She graduated from the Cambridge School of Art and her first picture book Slow Samson (Templar, 2019) was highly commended for the Macmillan Prize in 2016, as well as being shortlisted for New Designer of the Year. Her second picture book, Nervous Nigel, was released in 2020.