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The Snail and the Whale

By Julia Donaldson

Adjectives

heartwarming adventurous rhythmic imaginative

Genres

Animals Adventure Friendship and Family

Synopsis

Join a tiny, adventurous snail as she hitches a ride on the tail of a great, grey whale. Together, they embark on a thrilling journey across the seas, exploring wonderful places and encountering exciting challenges. But when the whale gets into trouble, it’s up to the brave little snail to save her friend. This heartwarming tale celebrates friendship, courage and the wonders of the natural 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

2016

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