The Last Nigel

Becky Wilson author Scott Wilson illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:2nd Jul '26

Should be back in stock very soon

The Last Nigel cover

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

Nigel (a hawksbill turtle) thinks he’s the last Nigel on Earth – and he is enjoying it! That is, until New Nigel arrives …

Nigel (a hawksbill turtle) thinks he’s the last Nigel on Earth – and he is enjoying it! That is, until New Nigel arrives …

One of 10 titles not to miss in July – The Bookseller

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
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'Children’s books are always more fun when they’ve got whimsy, and The Last Nigel has that in spades […] With a heartwarming end, this is a funny tale with a healthy dose of silliness, along with imaginative illustrations.' – The Irish News
‘Turtle Nigel believes he’s the last Nigel in the world so makes all the other creatures dote on him because he’s special’ – The Sunday Post

ISBN: 9780008796778

Dimensions: 280mm x 220mm x 2mm

Weight: 180g

32 pages