# The Snail and the Whale

**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 the brand new Gruffalo picture book coming on 10th September 2026.**

## Details

- **Price:** 0.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** Macmillan Children's Books
- **Type:** Julia Donaldson
- **Tags:** All Books, Baby Books (0-5)

## Variants

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## Images

- The Snail and the Whale

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> Updated: 2026-07-16