The Last Nigel
Becky Wilson author Scott Wilson illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:2nd Jul '26
£7.99
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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 <
'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
Praise from other Nigels:
A perfect blend of story telling with an important message both of conservation and to convey that it is better to belong than to be on the outside. – Nigel S
The whole World could do with a NIgel bear-hug right now.– Nigel M
No longer can anyone think Nigels nebulous.– Nigel S
What a lovely book. I am not worried about the future of the name – I am confident it will come back into fashion!– Nigel B, 63 and a half
ISBN: 9780008796778
Dimensions: 280mm x 220mm x 2mm
Weight: 180g
32 pages