The Snail and the Whale
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century

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?

From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that shows us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.
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The Snail and the Whale
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century

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?

From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that shows us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.
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The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale

by Julia Donaldson
The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale

by Julia Donaldson

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Two unlikely friends and the journey they share. This beautiful picture book is an ode to our differences and a reminder to celebrate them.

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century

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?

From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that shows us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780803729223
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date: 03/30/2004
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 11.38(w) x 10.13(h) x 0.36(d)
Age Range: 3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Julia Donaldson lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

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

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