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The Snail and the Whale

By Julia Donaldson
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The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson is a heartwarming children's story about the unlikely friendship between a tiny sea snail and a large, adventurous whale. The snail yearns to see the world and hitches a ride on the whale's tail, leading to an enchanting journey across vast oceans, curious sights, and the challenges they face together. Through their discoveries, the book conveys themes of adventure, friendship, and the idea that even the smallest creature can make a big difference.
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Format: Board book
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by stories of unlikely friendships and epic adventures. It combines charming rhymes with vivid illustrations, making it perfect for young readers and those who appreciate heartwarming tales of exploration and courage.

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The Snail and the Whale

In this classic board book format with a fresh cover design, comes the thrilling tale of a tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale...

In this classic board book format with a fresh cover design, comes 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 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! Also available in board book format and with striking 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, a collaboration between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is highly praised for its captivating rhymes and beautiful illustrations. Many view it as a perfect read-aloud book and commend its award-winning nature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509830442

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Board book

Date Published: 06 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 193.0mm

Height: 174.0mm

Weight: 439g

Pages: 24

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Julia Donaldson

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, What the Ladybird Heard Next and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over seventy 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 Christmas Bear 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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