--- product_id: 48868823 title: "The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo" price: "VT6128" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48868823-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 4.9/5 star rating Inspires travel & adventure 24 vibrant pages The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo **Price:** VT6128 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Dive into a timeless adventure that every young explorer must own! ## 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?** VT6128 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/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 - • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Ranks #6 in Stories in Verse and #9 in Children’s Fiction on Amazon - • **Enchanting Rhymes & Storytelling:** Captivates young minds with lyrical flow and memorable verses - • **Inspires Curiosity & Exploration:** Encourages children to dream big and explore the world beyond - • **Trusted by Thousands of Families:** Over 15,000 glowing reviews with a near-perfect 4.9-star rating - • **Vivid, Award-Winning Illustrations:** Beautiful artwork by Axel Scheffler brings every page to life ## Overview The Snail and the Whale is a beloved 24-page children’s book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, featuring captivating rhymes and stunning illustrations. Highly rated with 4.9 stars from over 15,000 reviews, it ranks among the top children’s stories in verse and fiction, inspiring young readers to embrace adventure and friendship. ## Description The Snail and the Whale : Donaldson, Julia, Scheffler, Axel: desertcart.co.uk: Books 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: This batch is all damaged, the books are warped - We love this book, it's a favorite. I've been trying to buy it to gift to a friend, but I've had to return it three times because each book is damaged in the same way. They are warped and won't close properly, they like have been stored badly. Three copies in exactly the same way. I'm going to have to give up and buy one from a bookshop. It's not good enough to give as a gift. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1509830448 | | Best Sellers Rank | 89 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2 in Stories in Verse for Children (Books) 3 in Children's Fiction Books on Animals 9 in Action & Adventure for Children (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (15,293) | | Dimensions | 19.3 x 2.2 x 17.4 cm | | Edition | Main Market | | ISBN-10 | 9781509830442 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1509830442 | | Item weight | 442 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 24 pages | | Publication date | 6 April 2017 | | 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/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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This batch is all damaged, the books are warped *by A***Y on 10 April 2026* We love this book, it's a favorite. I've been trying to buy it to gift to a friend, but I've had to return it three times because each book is damaged in the same way. They are warped and won't close properly, they like have been stored badly. Three copies in exactly the same way. I'm going to have to give up and buy one from a bookshop. It's not good enough to give as a gift. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful story *by D***J on 27 November 2025* My daughter is a big fan of her books so we have a collection at home. This is probably my favourite, I like the flow of the story, the rhyming words, the message to inspire travel and adventure, and the beautiful illustrations throughout. We like the film version too! ## 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.vu/products/48868823-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48868823-the-snail-and-the-whale-an-adventurous-rhyming-story-from) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*