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title: "The Snail And The Whale"
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# Top-rated with 4.8 stars Global adventure theme Classic paperback charm The Snail And The Whale

**Price:** £13.91
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Dive into a world where tiny heroes make big waves!

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- **What is this?** The Snail And The Whale
- **How much does it cost?** £13.91 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Trusted Bestseller:** Over 14,800 glowing reviews prove its beloved status in family libraries.
- • **Award-Winning Appeal:** Ranked #27 in Children's Books on Friendship, a must-have for nurturing empathy.
- • **Timeless Storytelling:** A heartwarming tale of courage and friendship that resonates across generations.
- • **Vibrant Illustrations:** Beautifully crafted visuals that captivate toddlers and parents alike.
- • **Perfect Bedtime Companion:** Engaging rhymes and gentle pacing ideal for winding down the day.

## Overview

The Snail And The Whale is a bestselling children's paperback by Puffin Books, published in 2006. Celebrated for its enchanting rhymes and stunning illustrations, it ranks #27 in Children's Books on Friendship and holds a stellar 4.8-star rating from nearly 15,000 reviews, making it an essential storybook for toddlers and families seeking inspiring bedtime reads.

## Description

Buy The Snail And The Whale by Donaldson, Julia, Scheffler, Axel online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.

Review: Bedtime Story for Toddlers - A Lovely story with lovely illustrations for toddlers
Review: Our favourite - A very encouraging story about little snail that travelled the world and saved a big whale. Adorable rhymes, love how the story built and illustrations are amazing!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #313 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Children's Books on Friendship #54 in Literature & Fiction for Children |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (14,935) |
| Dimensions  | 28.09 x 0.36 x 25.1 cm |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | Preschool - 2 |
| ISBN-10  | 0142405809 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0142405802 |
| Item weight  | 159 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 32 pages |
| Publication date  | 6 April 2006 |
| Publisher  | Puffin Books |
| Reading age  | 3 - 7 years |

## Images

![The Snail And The Whale - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915AHp9L0qL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bedtime Story for Toddlers
*by M***I on 20 February 2025*

A Lovely story with lovely illustrations for toddlers

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our favourite
*by Z***A on 23 June 2023*

A very encouraging story about little snail that travelled the world and saved a big whale. Adorable rhymes, love how the story built and illustrations are amazing!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read
*by N***L on 8 November 2020*

Great story for little kids about a friendship between a huge whale and a tiny snail. Written like a poem.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-23*