Nigel and the Pebble Language

By Emma Leivesley

When the world feels too loud, the Secret Swamp appears...

A little girl is overwhelmed by the noise and bustle of the playground. She wants to join in, but the words won't come. Then, with the help of her tiny troll friend, Freya, she discovers the magical Secret Swamp, where kindness, understanding and imagination help children explore big feelings.

There she meets Nigel, a friendly unicorn who doesn't speak with words. Instead, he communicates using beautiful painted pebbles. As Nigel shares his mysterious blue pebble, the friends uncover an ancient pebble language that helps everyone understand feelings, friendship and the many different ways people communicate.

Filled with unforgettable characters, including Happy Bear, Buttercup the Alpaca, Jenny the Jumping Spider, Lottie the Axolotl, Polly the Polar Bear, Tiny Wise Man, and Professor Bogglesworth, this heartwarming adventure celebrates empathy, self-acceptance, and the importance of being understood.

Perfect for children aged 4 to 8, Nigel and the Pebble Language gently explores:

- Different ways of communicating

- Overwhelm and sensory differences

- Friendship and belonging

- Emotional literacy

- Kindness and empathy

- Imaginative play and creativity

- Celebrating every child's unique strengths

Part of The Swamp Adventure series, this beautifully illustrated story offers a neuroaffirming approach that helps children discover there is no single "right" way to communicate, and that everyone deserves friends who understand them.

Ideal for families, schools, SENCOs, therapists, counsellors and anyone supporting children with big feelings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1919561919
• ISBN13: 9781919561912
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Swamp Adventure
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3