Snail Mail

By Samantha Berger, Julia Patton (Illustrator)

Four snails embark on a cross-country journey to deliver a heartfelt letter.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 370 ratings

32 pages· 807 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a world before instant messages, a girl sends a heartfelt letter to a boy she loves. Four determined snails embark on an epic journey across deserts, mountains, and cities to deliver it. As they face blizzards and heat, they discover the beauty of slowing down and savoring the world around them. Will they succeed in their mission, and what surprises await them on this adventure? Join this charming tale that celebrates the magic of handwritten letters and the wonders of the journey itself.

From the publisher

A long, long time ago, before email and texting, the mail was delivered in a much slower way-it was called Snail Mail (because some thought it was delivered by a snail). Although it took much longer, everyone agreed that letters were a little more special when they were delivered by Snail Mail. They might be handwritten. They might include a drawing. They might even contain a surprise inside! One such letter was sent by a Girl to the Boy she loved, and it was up to four special snails to deliver her card across the country. The snails trek across the country-through desert heat and dangerous blizzards, across mountains and plains, through cities and forests-and along the way, they find that taking time to slow down and look around makes the journey all the more beautiful.

Snail Mail’s playful and educational story encourages kids to have slow living, and to approach life with determination and wonder. Julia Patton’s rich illustrations showcase America’s diverse terrain and national monuments from coast to coast. Kids and parents alike will delight in this celebration of America’s beauty and the power of a simple handwritten letter.

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