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A Surprise for Snail
Brief Description
A heartwarming tale of friendship and optimism from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Petr Horácek. A Surprise for Snail follows Snail, who dreams of seeing the sunset over the sea – but he has a long way to go. Can his friends help make his wish come true?...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Description
A heartwarming tale of friendship and optimism from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Petr Horácek.
A Surprise for Snail follows Snail, who dreams of seeing the sunset over the sea – but he has a long way to go. Can his friends help make his wish come true?
From Petr Horácek, described as “the thinking tot’s Eric Carle” by the Washington Post, comes a colourful and humorous tale, perfect for reading aloud with little ones.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529525502
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Petr Horácek
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Petr Horácek’s bold and imaginative illustrations continue to captivate children and critics. His stories, often about loyalty and belonging, are told with an instinctive warmth and humour and are beautifully brought to life through his evocative use of colour and texture. He has won many awards around the world for classics such as Suzy Goose and A New House for Mouse and was shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 and 2018.
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