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The Snail and the Whale
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The thrilling tale of a tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale...
The thrilling tale of a tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale...
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"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 edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!
Also available with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.
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The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson is praised for being entertaining and vibrant, with reviews highlighting its bold and brilliant storytelling and delightful read-aloud quality. The book is noted for its colourful comedy and deeply satisfying narrative, making it a joy for young readers and adults alike.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781509812523
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 April 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
- Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 280.0mm
Height: 249.0mm
Weight: 205g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books, and was the 2011-2013 UK Children's Laureate. Her books include Room on the Broom, What the Ladybird Heard and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over sixty languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between Sussex and Edinburgh. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. He also illustrates the popular Pip and Posy series. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.
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