The Snail and the Whale
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Synopsis
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 9 million copies worldwide and is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!
'Bold and brilliant, wise and wacky' - The Times
Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026!
Discover more picture books by Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom.
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Reviews
“Bold and brilliant, wise and wacky”The Times, The Times
“A joy to read aloud”Guardian, Guardian
“Lashings of colourful comedy”The Times, The Times
“Deeply satisfying”Daily Mail, Daily Mail
