The Snail and the Whale is a bestselling classic picture book by the acclaimed partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This rhyming story celebrates adventure and friendship through the journey of a small snail and an enormous whale.

Follow the little snail who longs to see the world, hitching a ride on the tail of a whale. Their amazing journey takes an unexpected turn when the whale becomes stranded, requiring the tiny snail's big plan to save the day.

• Bestselling classic story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
• Rhyming narrative focusing on adventure and friendship.
• Sold over 9 million copies worldwide.
• Features contributions from Julia Donaldson (author) and Axel Scheffler (illustrator).

• Category: Stories in Verse (Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry)
• Brand: MACMILLAN
• Author: Donaldson, Julia
• Illustrator: Scheffler, Axel
• Binding: paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 21 April 2016
• Print Length: 32 pages
• Reading Age: 2 - 4 years
• Dimensions: 280mm x 3mm x 257mm (28 x 0.3 x 25.7 cm)
• Weight: 206g
• ISBN-10: 1509812520
• ISBN-13: 978-1509812523

This Main Market edition is a must-have addition for fans of Donaldson and Scheffler's beloved picture books.