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Nigel Tetley

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Since qualifying as a Religious Studies teacher in 1989, Nigel Tetley has worked in a variety of schools, spanning middle and secondary age groups in both the State and independent sectors. At the beginning of his teaching career, he also spent a year in Greece teaching English. In 2001, he started writing children's poetry at the suggestion of a colleague. Full details of all of his writing projects can be found on his website. ...more

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	Finger Rhymes by Nigel Tetley (Goodreads Author), Peter David Scott (Illustrator) 4.77 avg rating — 56 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Time to Rhyme by Nigel Tetley (Goodreads Author), Peter David Scott (Illustrator) 4.73 avg rating — 51 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Two Fat Cows by Nigel Tetley (Goodreads Author), Simon Goodway (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.50 avg rating — 52 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Grumpy Crocodile by Nigel Tetley (Goodreads Author), Simon Goodway (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 4.48 avg rating — 52 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Number Shapes by Nigel Tetley (Goodreads Author), Simon Goodway (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.76 avg rating — 49 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Order! Order! by Nigel Tetley (Goodreads Author), Simon Goodway (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.68 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When bees flew in for breakfast: Forty original poems for teenage readers 4.63 avg rating — 35 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	It's a Funny Old World: twenty poems for teenage readers 4.50 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Nigel Tetley liked Dawn Feltrop's review of Two Fat Cows: "A cute and speedy rhyming tale with fun illustrations and a delightfully silly premise. The two chunky cows make for lots of laughs, and the rhythmic text flows effortlessly. A playful book that’s just right for a quick read-aloud."
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Nigel Tetley liked Rochelle Pieterse's review of Two Fat Cows: "Two Fat Cows by Nigel Tetley is a delightful and humorous children’s book that celebrates individuality, friendship, and self-acceptance through a simple yet engaging story. With its playful tone and charming characters, this book offers young reader" Read more of this review »
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Nigel Tetley liked Dawn Feltrop's review of Time to Rhyme: "“Time to Rhyme” by Nigel Tetley is a charming collection of playful verses designed to spark imagination and support early literacy. With rhythmic, read-aloud-friendly poems, it's perfect for bedtime or classroom story time—making language learning f" Read more of this review »
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Nigel Tetley rated a book it was amazing Goose the Dog by Matt Hansen (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is the delightful account of a dog called 'Goose'. Told in rhyme, the description paints for us a goofy, lovable, ever-hungry dog. The dynamism of the illustrations gives the impression that Goose is about to jump out of the page at you. A good, ...more
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As a working teacher it is not often that I find an educational resource that is genuinely useful, but this is one of them. The concept if the book is disarmingly simple: write a story to a given ending. The simplicity of the idea affords the scope f ...more
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Nigel Tetley liked Rochelle Pieterse's review of The Grumpy Crocodile: "The Grumpy Crocodile by Nigel Tetley is an absolutely delightful children’s story filled with charm, gentle humor, and a meaningful message woven throughout its pages. From start to finish, it captures the magic of storytelling in a way that appeals " Read more of this review »
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Nigel Tetley rated a book it was amazing Feathers, Flutters, and Flying Friends: An Alphabet Adventure Through the World of Birds (ABC Creature Discovery Series) by Jeanette Lerio	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book is informative, well written and entertaining. The rhyming verse for each bird is cleverly constructed in each case, and the fact box adds a nice educational touch. Beautifully illustrated throughout. If only all educational resources were ...more
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A heart-warming story about a dog's love for his owner. The writing is simple and accessible for its target readership. Excellent illustrations throughout. Perfect bedtime reading. ...more
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A heart-warming story about a dog's love for his owner. The writing is simple and accessible for its target readership. Excellent illustrations throughout. Perfect bedtime reading. ...more
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