The Snail and the Whale

Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler

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Book cover for The Snail and the Whale
Book cover for The Snail and the Whale
Book cover for The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale

Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler

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From the creators behind The Gruffalo is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship with Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations--a perfect gift for any special occasion

When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the internationally bestselling author of many popular books for children. Her Smarties Prize-winning modern classic, The Gruffalo, has sold more than 13.5 million copies worldwide, and the Halloween favorite Room on the Broom is a perennial best seller. In addition to children's books, she has written many children's plays and songs and runs regular storytelling workshops. She was the Waterstones Children's Laureate from 2011-2013.

Axel Scheffler is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator of some of the most well-loved children's books, including Julia Donaldson's best-selling modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives in London.

Critical Reviews

"Along with providing a resonant environmental message, the story lightly demonstrates that friendships come in all shapes and sizes."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

Publishing Information

Publisher: Puffin Books
Pub date: 2006-04-06
Length: 32 pages

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