--- product_id: 48868823 title: "The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo" price: "€ 12.97" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48868823-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 4.9/5 star rating from 15K+ reviews 9M+ copies sold worldwide 24 pages of rhythmic adventure The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo **Price:** € 12.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Dive into a world of wonder with the ultimate rhyming adventure everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo - **How much does it cost?** € 12.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48868823-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Creators:** From the legendary duo behind The Gruffalo, ensuring top-tier storytelling and illustrations. - • **Global Bestseller Status:** Join millions who’ve embraced this heartwarming tale of friendship and courage. - • **Educational & Imaginative:** Enhances language skills and sparks creativity through vivid characters and rhythmic text. - • **Perfect for Family Bonding:** A story that transforms reading time into memorable moments of connection and joy. - • **Timeless Rhyming Adventure:** Engage with a beautifully crafted story that captivates both kids and adults alike. ## Overview The Snail and the Whale is a 24-page rhyming picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Celebrated for its engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, it has sold over 9 million copies worldwide and holds a 4.9-star rating from over 15,000 reviews. This classic tale of friendship and adventure is perfect for shared reading experiences and early childhood learning. ## Description 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 9 million copies worldwide and is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small! 'Bold and brilliant, wise and wacky' - The Times Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026! Discover more picture books by Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom. Review: A very special story of travel and adventure around the world - Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler books are works of art. The stories are written beautifully, rhyming with a rhythm that sets the pace. This ensures that as an adult I do not get bored reading the same stories over and over again as the more familiar the story becomes the more I can work on my expression and how I deliver giving me almost as joyful an experience as that of my son listening to them. I feel excited when he brings me a book and then we can have a short bonding session over the story before he goes off to play again. The books describe simple everyday scenes and experiences that a child might encounter helping them make sense of the world around them, mixed with magical characters like dragons, witches, Santa etc. Alex Schefflers artwork is beautiful complements the stories perfectly. The same characters often pop up in different books, whether it be the Gruffalo Child’s stick man in his own story or simply a squirrel and a frog. This helps my son who is fifteen months old develop his own narrative. He does not understand the words I am reading but gets plenty from the rhythm and my intonation whilst building his own story and understanding from the pictures, he is always pointing different characters out to me or finding them when I ask where they are. He loves books and I think that these books enhance a joy of reading and learning. He brings the books to me time and time again. This story has fast become one of my personal favourite Juliua Donaldson books. My son loves having me read to him and because he is not speaking yet cannot tell me what it is about the book, but as we turn the pages of the different scenes from around the world I can see that it has a very special meaning and fascination for him, making it a journey of discovery for me too. Perhaps one day he might tell me what was so special for him or maybe he won't remember. But right now, we're enjoying the magic. Review: Great book - My little girl loved this book, it’s lovely and has so many words for learning. I would highly recommend it if you love Julia Donaldson. ## Features - Warning:To be used under the direct supervision of an adult - Language: English - Pages : 24 - Publisher : Macmillan Children'S Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 98 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Stories in Verse for Children (Books) 8 in Children's Fiction Books on Animals 11 in Fiction About Friendship for Children | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 15,379 Reviews | ## Images ![The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91bK6gNc4sL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very special story of travel and adventure around the world *by M***C on 27 September 2016* Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler books are works of art. The stories are written beautifully, rhyming with a rhythm that sets the pace. This ensures that as an adult I do not get bored reading the same stories over and over again as the more familiar the story becomes the more I can work on my expression and how I deliver giving me almost as joyful an experience as that of my son listening to them. I feel excited when he brings me a book and then we can have a short bonding session over the story before he goes off to play again. The books describe simple everyday scenes and experiences that a child might encounter helping them make sense of the world around them, mixed with magical characters like dragons, witches, Santa etc. Alex Schefflers artwork is beautiful complements the stories perfectly. The same characters often pop up in different books, whether it be the Gruffalo Child’s stick man in his own story or simply a squirrel and a frog. This helps my son who is fifteen months old develop his own narrative. He does not understand the words I am reading but gets plenty from the rhythm and my intonation whilst building his own story and understanding from the pictures, he is always pointing different characters out to me or finding them when I ask where they are. He loves books and I think that these books enhance a joy of reading and learning. He brings the books to me time and time again. This story has fast become one of my personal favourite Juliua Donaldson books. My son loves having me read to him and because he is not speaking yet cannot tell me what it is about the book, but as we turn the pages of the different scenes from around the world I can see that it has a very special meaning and fascination for him, making it a journey of discovery for me too. Perhaps one day he might tell me what was so special for him or maybe he won't remember. But right now, we're enjoying the magic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by M***D on 10 June 2026* My little girl loved this book, it’s lovely and has so many words for learning. I would highly recommend it if you love Julia Donaldson. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant *by C***T on 7 June 2026* Brilliant, my grandson loves it and best of all I love reading it to him ## Frequently Bought Together - The Snail & The Whale - The Gruffalo - Room on the Broom --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48868823-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48868823-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-15*