The Snail and the Whale
by
Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
This book by the award-winning Gruffalo partnership is about a tiny snail who longs to see the world, and the enormous grey-blue humpback whale who gives him a lift on his tail.
Together they set off on a fantastic journey, passing frozen icebergs and fiery volcanoes and meeting all sorts of sea animals on the way, until the tiny snail finds himself oppressed by the vastness of the world.
But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it is the tiny snail who saves the day.
Written in a catchy rhyming style with wonderfully detailed illustrations on every page, this is a simple and touching story about making a difference.
Publisher: Macmillan Children's books
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Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson is one of today's most popular writers. Her bestselling titles include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom. Although she is best-known for her picture books, Julia also writes longer novels, plays and songs. She lives in Glasgow and spends a lot of time on stage performing her brilliant sell-out singalong shows!
Julia Donaldson is the Children's Laureate 2011-13.
http://www.juliadonaldson.co.uk
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Axel Scheffler
Axel Scheffler has achieved worldwide acclaim for his children's book illustration, and his books have been translated into over twenty languages. He has illustrated many children's books including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo Child's, The Snail and the Whale and Room on the Broom. Born in Germany, Axel now lives in London with his partner and daughter.
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