Escargot

Written by Dashka Slater · Illustrated by Sydney Hanson

Book #1 in the Escargot series

A French snail faces his fear of carrots to reach a delicious salad. Will he succeed?

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,549 ratings

40 pages· 773 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Escargot, a charming French snail on a quest to become your favorite animal and savor a delicious salad. But there's a problem—a dreaded carrot lurks within! With your help, can Escargot overcome his aversion and discover a new taste? This delightful tale invites young readers to join Escargot's interactive journey, blending humor and heart in a story perfect for picky eaters and animal lovers. Will Escargot's adventure change his mind about carrots and win your heart?

From the publisher

Bonjour! Escargot is a beautiful French snail who wants only two things:

To be your favorite animal.

To get to the delicious salad at the end of the book.

But when he gets to the salad, he discovers that there’s a carrot in it. And Escargot hates carrots. But when he finally tries one—with a little help from you!—he discovers that it’s not so bad after all!

A charming and interactive picture book ideal for picky eaters and animal lovers alike.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2018)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 773
Reading age: 4–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD520L

Themes & topics

Books about snails Books about new experiences Books about social themes Books about picky-eating Books about bugs and insects

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What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.8

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5.8

“Such a darling, fun book! Along with the fun of talking about Escargot and racing to the salad at the end of the book, this has a great message of trying something new (like carrots) that you don't think you'll like, but end up loving. Plus, you'll learn a little French vocabulary along the way!”

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For readers who can't stop at one