The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book

Name: The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book
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SKU: 9781529040753
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By Julia Donaldson

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The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is an interactive adaptation of Julia Donaldson's beloved tale. It follows the adventurous journey of a tiny snail who yearns to see the world. With the help of a kind humpback whale, the snail travels across oceans and discovers majestic landscapes, offering young readers a delightful experience with its engaging and interactive elements.
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A brilliant board book with push, pull and slide mechanisms, based on the bestselling The Snail and the Whale.

A brilliant board book with push, pull and slide mechanisms, based on the bestselling The Snail and the Whale.

Description

Push, pull, and slide the moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale - and bring the story to life!

What happens when a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale? Push and pull the tabs to see them head off on an amazing journey around the world. Help the snail with her big plan to save the whale after disaster strikes and he is beached in a bay. Then slide out the big tab on the last page to watch them both travel safely away - hooray!

The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction to the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, and a great gift for fans of the original story.

Also available: Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book by Julia Donaldson is praised for its engaging interactivity tailored for young readers. The book’s design encourages children to explore through playful manipulation of the pages. Parents appreciate its ability to captivate children's attention and introduce them to the broader themes of adventure and friendship.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529040753

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Board book

Date Published: 29 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 179.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 10

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About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide.

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