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Apr 06, 2006 | ISBN 9780142405802 | 3-7 years Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Mar 30, 2004 | ISBN 9780803729223 | 3-7 years Buy
Jun 22, 2021 | 5 Minutes | 3-7 years Pre-Order
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Apr 06, 2006 | ISBN 9780142405802 | 3-7 years
Mar 30, 2004 | ISBN 9780803729223 | 3-7 years
Jun 22, 2021 | ISBN 9780593417812 | 3-7 years
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From the creators behind The Gruffalo is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship with Julia Donaldson’s trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler’s brilliant, characterful illustrations 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?
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.
Julia Donaldson is one of today’s best-loved children’s authors. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–2013 and has written more than 100 books for children, including the international bestsellers The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Her books have received numerous awards, including the… More about Julia Donaldson
“Along with providing a resonant environmental message, the story lightly demonstrates that friendships come in all shapes and sizes.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
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