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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Julia Donaldson’s rhyming text and Axel Scheffler’s brilliant, characterful illustrations come together in this perfect read aloud. The funny and adorable sequel to The Gruffalo. A friendly witch, hungry dragon, and muddy monster learn about friendship, and readers will delight in the surprising (and not too scary) ending. When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 6, 2006
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0142405809
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0142405802
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 – 4 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.06 x 0.14 x 9.8 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 2
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 630L
Best Sellers Rank: #2,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Children’s Marine Life Books #79 in Children’s Friendship Books #103 in Children’s Action & Adventure Books (Books)
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