
Written & illustrated by Mary Peterson
Part of the PIX series
A snail's world flips, leading to a perilous garden adventure.
Snail's cozy life in a rusty bucket is upended, sending him on an unexpected journey through a vibrant garden. With Ladybug as his guide, Snail discovers the thrill of juicy strawberries and the danger of curious creatures like gophers and rabbits. A fiery encounter with a hot pepper tests his resolve. Will Snail embrace this new world or long for the safety of his bucket? Dive into this whimsical tale of adventure and self-discovery.
Chuckle your way through this easy-to-read illustrated chapter book about a snail who leaves his bucket for a bigger world. Snail is a merry little mollusk in his rusty bucket. Day after day, rain or shine, Snail doesn’t move–and that suits him just fine. But when his bucket is turned over, his life takes a topsy-turvy turn. A journey through the vegetable garden with this adventurous friend Ladybug proves delicious–red, juicy strawberries…YUM!–and dangerous when he comes face to face with a gopher, then a rabbit, and an unfortunate nibble on a hot red pepper… Can Snail find happiness in this big, new world–or will he wish he never left his bucket?
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