Nigel (a hawksbill turtle) thinks he's the last Nigel on Earth - and he is enjoying it! That is, until New Nigel arrives ...

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All Nigel's friends look after him VERY carefully - he is the last Nigel on Earth, after all. Feeding him grapes, fanning him with leaves ... the pampering is endless.

But when New Nigel arrives, the illusion is shattered. Nigel's friends won't pamper him any more.

Nigel comes up with a trick to get rid of New Nigel and go back to his old life ... but will he discover that new friends aren't such a bad thing after all?

A hilarious new picture book with bright and characterful illustrations by Scott Wilson.

• Stunning artwork by rising star illustrator Scott Wilson
• Hilarious storytelling by expert picture book author Becky Wilson
• Gorgeous, sunny desert island setting - perfect for summer holidays!
• Gentle animal conservation message - all the Nigels in the story are endangered animals

A funny new illustrated children's animal picture book for 2026, perfect for kids aged 3+

About the Author

Becky Wilson is a children's writer with a passion for funny books. She has written and edited a wide range of children's books and magazines, and worked on top brands such as Barbie, Thomas the Tank Engine and Disney. Becky lives in Wiltshire with her family, a blanket-hogging whippet, a fish and two aquarium snails who have outlived all the other fish in the tank.

Scott Wilson is an illustrator and visual storyteller hailing from Plymouth, Devon. Scott's artistic style is characterised by its naivety and vibrancy, coupled with a uniquely mischievous sense of humour. His passion for picture books and storytelling shines through in his work, captivating audiences with his colourful and imaginative narratives.

Book Information
ISBN 9780008796778
Author Becky Wilson
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Farshore
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 220mm * 2mm