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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2003 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Snail and the Whale
By Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
A snail and whale embark on a journey, but can the snail save the day?
32 pages· 603 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A tiny snail dreams of adventure and finds it when she meets a humpback whale. Together, they explore distant lands, but danger looms when the whale swims too close to shore. Can the snail's courage and cleverness save her new friend from peril? This enchanting tale of friendship and bravery unfolds with rhythmic charm and captivating illustrations, inviting readers to join a journey where even the smallest creature can make a big difference.
From the publisher
When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It’s a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 603
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 630L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 77867
Publication
- Published
- April 6, 2006
- First published
- January 1, 2003
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780142405802
- LCCN
- 2006274082
- OCLC
- 66802988
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