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Snail and the Whale

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$10.64 $14.99 In stock

Category: Books

''How I long to sail!'' said the tiny snail. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day. The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans!

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Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Adam ★★★★★

My kids love chanting along with the repeated line “the snail and the whale” as I read—it’s such a fun rhythm for them. The story’s journey past icebergs really sparks their imagination about the ocean.

Stella V. ★★★★★

My three-year-old asks for this one every single night—she loves the tiny snail and the enormous whale’s journey past the icebergs. The rhyming text is lovely to read aloud, and it’s short enough to keep her attention right to the last page.

Robert ★★★★☆

The illustrations of the whale gliding past those icebergs are absolutely stunning, and my son loves tracing the snail's tiny path across the pages. It's a gentle, engaging story that sparked his curiosity about the ocean. I just wish the binding felt a bit sturdier for how often we read it.