A rhyming story about adventure and friendship, The Snail and the Whale is a bestselling classic by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey - and when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day.
This classic story has sold over 8 million copies worldwide and this sturdy board book edition is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!
Also available: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, The Snail and the Whale, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, Room on the Broom, A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle.
Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026!
Board book | 24 pages | Published April 2017
