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Nervous Nigel

Bethany Christou

Illustrator: Bethany Christou

Ages: 6+

Published: 2022

Publisher: Templar Books/Candlewick Press

ISBN: 978-1-5362-2386-6

Keywords: Courage, panic, honesty, support, humor

Can crocodile Nigel follow his own path without disappointing his family of swimming champions who have entered him in a contest? Colorful mixed-media illustrations humorously encapsulate dialogues.