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Nervous Nigel

Nervous Nigel

Published in
2022
4.25
on Goodreads (81)

Description

Nigel loves swimming and finds the water to be his favorite place to relax and think. However, he experiences anxiety during swimming competitions, which causes his heart to race, his tail to tremble, and his teeth to chatter. The story centers on whether Nigel can gather the courage to express his true feelings about competitions to his family.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Teaches important life lessons about overcoming anxiety
  • Features charming and relatable animal characters
  • Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers
  • Provides a comforting story for children who face similar fears