# The Snail and the Whale, Vol. 1

By **Julia Donaldson**

- ISBN-13: 9781509830442
- Series: [The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo](https://mybookbandits.com/series/the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from-the-creators-of-the-gruffalo)
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
- Pages: 24
- Published: 1 Jan 2017
- Language: en
- Price: £5.96 (new)
- Categories: Action & Adventure, Juvenile Nonfiction, Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes, friendship, Animals, Activity Books, Stories in Verse, Marine Life

## About this book

The Snail and the Whale, volume 1 in the series The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo, presents a rhyming tale of travel and companionship. A tiny snail dreams of seeing the world beyond its rock, so it stows away on the tail of a humpback whale. The two voyage past polar seas, tropical islands, and towering waves, experiencing wonders together. When the whale accidentally strands itself on a beach, the snail must devise a clever rescue to save its enormous friend.

Julia Donaldson's story in verse blends action and adventure with a gentle message about friendship and marine life. The snail's resourcefulness highlights how even a small creature can solve big problems. This picture book belongs to the categories of juvenile fiction, animals, and stories in verse.

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