The Snail and the Whale
By Julia Donaldson
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Synopsis
Join a tiny snail with a big dream as she hitches a ride on the tail of a friendly humpback whale. Together, they travel to distant lands, seeing towering icebergs, fiery volcanoes, and shimmering seas. But when trouble strikes, can the smallest creature of all save her giant friend? A heartwarming rhyming adventure about courage, friendship, and exploring the world.
About the author
Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many popular books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a big, friendly monster. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler, and together they have made lots of fun and imaginative stories for everyone to enjoy.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
Published
2006
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