The Snail and the Whale

By: Julia Donaldson

Published by Penguin Young Readers Group, 2006-04-06

<b>From the #1 bestselling creators of <i>Room on the Broom</i> and <i>The Gruffalo </i>comes a touching tale of adventure and friendship that proves even the smallest creatures can have a big impact. </b><br><br><b>A <i>KIRKUS REVIEWS </i>BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE CENTURY </b><br><br>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?<br><br>With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, <i>The Snail and the Whale </i>is an epic exploration into the beauty of this world, and a powerful reminder that love comes in all shapes and sizes.