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The Snail and the Whale

Julia Donaldson

Reader Score

87%

87% of readers

recommend this book

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century

When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?

From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that shows us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Puffin Books
  • Publish Date: Apr 6th, 2006
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.90in - 9.70in - 0.30in - 0.35lb
  • EAN: 9780142405802
  • Recommended age: 03-07
  • Categories: Action & Adventure - GeneralSocial Themes - FriendshipAnimals - Insects, Spiders, etc.

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About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the internationally bestselling author of many popular books for children. Her Smarties Prize-winning modern classic, The Gruffalo, has sold more than 13.5 million copies worldwide, and the Halloween favorite Room on the Broom is a perennial best seller. In addition to children's books, she has written many children's plays and songs and runs regular storytelling workshops. She was the Waterstones Children's Laureate from 2011-2013.

Axel Scheffler is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator of some of the most well-loved children's books, including Julia Donaldson's best-selling modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives in London.

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Praise for this book

"Along with providing a resonant environmental message, the story lightly demonstrates that friendships come in all shapes and sizes."--Publishers Weekly, starred review