The thrilling tale of a tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale . . .
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One tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a 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 who saves the day.
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Axel Scheffler has achieved worldwide acclaim for his illustrations, and his books have been translated into over 27 languages. His has a wicked eye for character and his humorous drawings are the perfect complement to Julia's witty, vibrant verse.
Julia Donaldson is one of the UK's most successful picture book authors, whose titles regularly appear at the top of the bestseller lists -- most notably the acknowledged modern classic and Smarties Gold Award winner THE GRUFFALO (0 333 71093 2), together with ROOM ON THE BROOM (0 333 90338 2) and THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN (0 333 96144 7), all illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Julia is also much in demand for her brilliant events for children at schools, libraries and literary festivals.
Julia Donaldson is one of the UK's most successful picture book authors, whose titles regularly appear at the top of the bestseller lists -- most notably the acknowledged modern classic and Smarties Gold Award winner THE GRUFFALO (0 333 71093 2), together with ROOM ON THE BROOM (0 333 90338 2) and THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN (0 333 96144 7), all illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Julia is also much in demand for her brilliant events for children at schools, libraries and literary festivals.
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117 of 119 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is popular with both my 13 month old and my almost 3 year old. It is written in a lilting rhyme which is great to read aloud - I really do enjoy reading it to them, and interesting, detailed illustrations. The story is simple but touches on so many themes you'd like little children to think about; the desire to see new and amazing things, why even when you're small you can make a big difference, and helping out someone who needs it. I would thoroughly recommend this book for those with little children, and I'm sure it will be a favourite in our house for a long time to come.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The rhyme is excellent - a blend of humour and colour.
The pictures are just how you'd imagine the story if you didn't have pictures.
The pictures are just how you'd imagine the story if you didn't have pictures.
88 of 91 people found the following review helpful
By Gemmad
Format:Hardcover
I have read this book to children in Year 2 and 3, all of which loved it. The illustrations are beautiful and there are many lessons which can tie in with the books themes; travel, friendship, rhyming etc.
A lovely story which is especially suitable for 5-8 year olds.
A lovely story which is especially suitable for 5-8 year olds.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book
Good book, probably not one of my favourite julia donaldson books but still a nice read and added nicely to the collection of books my son has
Published 4 days ago by cake07
5.0 out of 5 stars
lovely pictures, lovely story
As expected from this range, beautiful detailed and engaging pictures with great rhyming prose. Lovely for bedtime as skips along!!
Published 6 days ago by happygolucky
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Snail and the Whale (board book)
We like the board books as they stand a bit more handling from toddlers than the paperback copies and are the perfect size for dropping in to bag for travel/holiday and a better... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Australian Kelpie - Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
My daughter loves this book
This is one of my daughters favourite books (and we have alot of books), wonderful illustrations which provide lots of scope for talking about whilst reading the book. Read more
Published 10 days ago by mrcr
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best
great as with all the julia d / axel s books. This is a favourite of mine though and a really good life lesson subtly written in to the storyline. love it
Published 1 month ago by moonrosemum
5.0 out of 5 stars
cleverly made tongue twister!
my 4.y.o. loves it and I get to practice my facial muscles nearly every night... Never mind - I'll get my own back when she starts reading it herself .... :)
Published 1 month ago by Sarmite Pauksta
5.0 out of 5 stars
A present for our grandson
This is a delightful book. Our grandson was able to supply some of the rhyming words at the end of each line. He loved it. The illustrations are brilliant
Published 1 month ago by jaybe
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful book for reading aloud
I like all of this series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Shaeffler, but this is my favourite. I love reading it aloud. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Justin Murphy
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Brilliant
Would re order. Was delighted to find on line as not in book shop I normally use.It arrived in time.
Published 1 month ago by AM Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Snail and the Whale
This book is great value for money and would reccomend to others, as books are the best way of interacting with children,
Published 1 month ago by Jan
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