How I long to sail! said the tiny snail One little snail longs to see the world & hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale Together they go on an amazing journey past icebergs & volcanoes sharks & penguins & the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world But when disaster strikes & the whale is beached in a bay it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day The Snail & the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure & friendship by the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler creators of The Gruffalo This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover & beautiful finish making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson & Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format & with striking redesigned covers are The Gruffalo The Gruffalo's Child Room on the Broom The Smartest Giant in Town Monkey Puzzle Charlie Cook's Favourite Book & A Squash & a Squeeze