--- product_id: 50829745 title: "The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo" brand: "julia donaldson, axel scheffler" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/50829745-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 9M+ copies sold worldwide Rhyming story with rhythmic flow Top 5 in Children's Fiction on Animals The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo **Brand:** julia donaldson, axel scheffler **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 📖 Embark on a timeless adventure that every family needs to share! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo by julia donaldson, axel scheffler - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/50829745-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from) ## Best For - julia donaldson, axel scheffler enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted julia donaldson, axel scheffler brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** Rhythmic rhymes that engage both kids and adults alike - • **Globally Acclaimed Classic:** Over 9 million copies sold, a must-have for every bookshelf - • **Perfect for Family Bonding:** Creates joyful reading moments that grow with your child - • **Iconic Illustrator Collaboration:** Beautiful, recognizable artwork by Axel Scheffler enhances every page - • **Timeless Themes of Adventure & Friendship:** A heartwarming journey that sparks imagination and bonding ## Overview The Snail and the Whale is a bestselling rhyming picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, celebrated for its captivating storytelling and stunning illustrations. With over 9 million copies sold worldwide and top rankings in children's fiction, it offers a magical journey of friendship and adventure that resonates across generations. ## 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 28.1 x 0.3 x 25.3 cm | | Edition | Main Market | | Isbn 10 | 1509812520 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1509812523 | | Item Weight | 206 g | | Language | English | | Print Length | 32 pages | | Publication Date | 21 April 2016 | | Publisher | Macmillan Children's Books | | Reading Age | 2 - 4 years, from customers | ## 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/91YCOctgXnL.jpg) ![The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811mRpnIF6L.jpg) ![The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rAAZmXshL.jpg) ![The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XgwyuK5vL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Child loved it. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 1 August 2026* Bought as a present (for my cousins daughter’s child) and has already become a beloved book to cuddle up to their mum with.Sturdy and should be long lasting. Bright and engaging. Feel good storyline. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very special story of travel and adventure around the world *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Julia Donaldson rhyme... *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 31 May 2025* ...this time featuring a 𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆 snail + a rather 𝐁𝐈𝐆 humpback whale, with a general mix of this & that in between!One of our favourites.The ‘READ SAMPLE’, ‘PREVIEW’ & current stock images above give an idea of the content, including the inimitable artwork from 𝗔𝘅𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗿.From the back cover:🐌~ ‘…“How I long to sail!”Said the tiny snail.A snail hitches a ride with a whale and they head off to see the world.But disaster strikes when the whale is beached in a bay.Can the tiny snail think of a plan big enough to save him?’ooOooFirst published 2003; the paperback edition I received on my order is from 2016.Measuring roughly 28 cm x 25 cm, the whale has a ‘wet-look’ finish on the colourful card cover, which is offset by the shiny silver foil finish that glistens in the change of light.Inside are 32 good quality, semi-shiny finish pages, the story running over 30, in double-page spread format.The aforementioned artwork is particularly atmospheric in this tale and offers great scope for further discussion with that ‘the more you look; the more you see’. The accompanying text could benefit from being a bit bolder, I feel, especially on the darker backgrounds, but it is nevertheless typical JD style, packing oodles of descriptive words into the rhyme to challenge the reciter!We are reminded (especially the gardeners among us!) that despite its size, the snail left:...‘a silvery trail that looped and curledAnd said...’Lift wanted around the world’ (in perfect handwriting!)More complex words include:~ slithered~ immensely~ shimmering~ enormous~ towering~ fiery~ foamed and frolicked and sprayed and splashed~ feathery~ hideous~ zigzag lightning~ zigging and zooming~ earsplitting~ moaned~ fetching~ squirting and sprayingLater in the story, the snail leaves another silvery message in a prominent place...and it is ALL to the rescue!ooOoo~ ‘For all at Hillhead Primary School, Wick (JD)’, as mentioned on the very last page.She visited the school in 2003. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Snail and the Whale - A Squash and a Squeeze - Tiddler --- ## 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/50829745-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/50829745-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-09-07*