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The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale

by Julia Donaldson

Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

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About This Book

A tiny snail longs to see the world beyond her rock, and when a great humpback whale offers her a ride on his tail, they embark on an incredible journey across oceans and around the globe. When the whale gets stranded on a beach, it's the little snail's turn to prove that even the smallest friend can make the biggest difference.

Why We Love This

Julia Donaldson's irresistible rhyming text is a joy to read aloud, and the message that even the littlest among us can do something truly great never gets old.

Nature

Ocean

Themes

AdventureCommunityFriendshipKindnessSocietyTransportation

Animals

AnimalsFishForest AnimalsSnails

Seasons

Summer