The Snail and the Whale

AUTHOR: Julia Donaldson
ILLUSTRATOR: Axel Scheffler

From the Publisher:

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century

When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It’s a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?

From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that shows us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.

Leah’s Thoughts:

This one was a hit with my boys. The rhyming text keeps it moving, and they loved the idea of a little snail going on such a big adventure. Bonus: anything with a giant whale is an easy win in our house.