--- product_id: 1694366 title: "The Snail and the Whale" price: "Β£6.46" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1694366-the-snail-and-the-whale store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Snail and the Whale **Price:** Β£6.46 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Snail and the Whale - **How much does it cost?** Β£6.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1694366-the-snail-and-the-whale) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the #1 bestselling creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes a touching tale of adventure and friendship that proves even the smallest creatures can have a big impact. A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE CENTURY 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? With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, The Snail and the Whale is an epic exploration into the beauty of this world, and a powerful reminder that love comes in all shapes and sizes. Review: A tiny story with a huge heart πŸŒπŸ’™ - Julia Donaldson is one of those authors my kids reach for without thinking. We have a whole shelf of books, but somehow her stories always end up in our bedtime stack, and this one might be my favorite of all of them πŸ“šβœ¨ The Snail and the Whale feels small and magical at the same time. The writing is gentle, the rhythm is easy to read out loud, and the message hits me every single time. I’m not even kidding, the ending makes my throat tighten a bit, in the sweetest possible way. Something about that little snail stepping up, even when everything seems impossible, gets me πŸŒπŸ’™πŸ‹ It’s such a lovely reminder for little ones that being small doesn’t mean you can’t make a big difference. And as a parent, I appreciate a book that leaves both of us feeling something when we close it πŸ’­πŸ’›A beautiful story, beautifully told. We’ll be reading this one for years 🌟 Review: another masterpiece from Julia Donaldson - I have been following the works of Julia Donaldson for the last three years. My son was born in the UK where we lived until last year and she is a very popular author with many best selling children's books. My favorites, so far, are sharing a shell, what the lady bird heard, Taby McTat as well as her most famous work: The Gruffalo. Not all her books are easy to find through US based vendors but somehow this one was an exception. I could get it fast through desertcart without having to wait an overseas shipment from the UK. This book has two main characters: A snail with an adventurous soul who wants to go to places beyond the horizons and explore the world. That character points out the reader that our imagination can go far beyond our capabilities and a way make it happen can be found like in this case. Snail manages to write a note ' I want to see the world' on the rock it lives on and a whale somehow notices this and offers a ride on the tail. They visit exotic places as see different animals and lands until one day the whale gets lost and dragged to the shore. Being unable to turn back, his time starts running low since whales can not survive long on the shore. There comes the help from the little passenger. It crawls to the local school to seek for help and manages to write a message on the blackboard : 'save the whale'. The students and the teachers read it and notify the local rescue team who come and save the whale by dragging him back to the sea. No matter how small you are, you can always be of help if you really want is the second take home message from this small child book. The story ends in a happy way in which they both find their way back home. After that colorful experience whale keeps offering this ride to other snail inhabitants of the rock as a gratitude for the help he received from the little one. A pleasant read for a child with many attractive pictures and good easy to understand text. Yet again a good read for an adult too. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,820 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Children's Marine Life Books #53 in Children's Friendship Books #67 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 15,333 Reviews | ## Images ![The Snail and the Whale - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915AHp9L0qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A tiny story with a huge heart πŸŒπŸ’™ *by J***S on December 11, 2025* Julia Donaldson is one of those authors my kids reach for without thinking. We have a whole shelf of books, but somehow her stories always end up in our bedtime stack, and this one might be my favorite of all of them πŸ“šβœ¨ The Snail and the Whale feels small and magical at the same time. The writing is gentle, the rhythm is easy to read out loud, and the message hits me every single time. I’m not even kidding, the ending makes my throat tighten a bit, in the sweetest possible way. Something about that little snail stepping up, even when everything seems impossible, gets me πŸŒπŸ’™πŸ‹ It’s such a lovely reminder for little ones that being small doesn’t mean you can’t make a big difference. And as a parent, I appreciate a book that leaves both of us feeling something when we close it πŸ’­πŸ’›A beautiful story, beautifully told. We’ll be reading this one for years 🌟 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ another masterpiece from Julia Donaldson *by A***R on July 5, 2014* I have been following the works of Julia Donaldson for the last three years. My son was born in the UK where we lived until last year and she is a very popular author with many best selling children's books. My favorites, so far, are sharing a shell, what the lady bird heard, Taby McTat as well as her most famous work: The Gruffalo. Not all her books are easy to find through US based vendors but somehow this one was an exception. I could get it fast through amazon without having to wait an overseas shipment from the UK. This book has two main characters: A snail with an adventurous soul who wants to go to places beyond the horizons and explore the world. That character points out the reader that our imagination can go far beyond our capabilities and a way make it happen can be found like in this case. Snail manages to write a note ' I want to see the world' on the rock it lives on and a whale somehow notices this and offers a ride on the tail. They visit exotic places as see different animals and lands until one day the whale gets lost and dragged to the shore. Being unable to turn back, his time starts running low since whales can not survive long on the shore. There comes the help from the little passenger. It crawls to the local school to seek for help and manages to write a message on the blackboard : 'save the whale'. The students and the teachers read it and notify the local rescue team who come and save the whale by dragging him back to the sea. No matter how small you are, you can always be of help if you really want is the second take home message from this small child book. The story ends in a happy way in which they both find their way back home. After that colorful experience whale keeps offering this ride to other snail inhabitants of the rock as a gratitude for the help he received from the little one. A pleasant read for a child with many attractive pictures and good easy to understand text. Yet again a good read for an adult too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful story and beautiful book *by N***A on January 16, 2026* My son's favorite. Tells a beautiful story about friendship, and the illustrations are so beautiful. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Snail and the Whale - The Spiffiest Giant in Town - The Gruffalo --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1694366-the-snail-and-the-whale](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1694366-the-snail-and-the-whale) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*