--- product_id: 78109333 title: "The Snail and the Whale" price: "€ 17.93" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/78109333-the-snail-and-the-whale store_origin: ES region: Spain --- # 4.8/5 from 14,941 readers Top 5 in Stories in Verse for Children 24 beautifully illustrated pages The Snail and the Whale **Price:** € 17.93 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into a world where friendship sails beyond the horizon! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Snail and the Whale - **How much does it cost?** € 17.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/78109333-the-snail-and-the-whale) ## 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 - • **Premium Quality:** Luxuriously printed on high-grade paper with vibrant cover art - • **Collector’s Delight:** A beautifully crafted keepsake for your bookshelf and heart - • **Enchanting Storytelling:** A timeless tale that sparks imagination and empathy - • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Ranked top 10 in children’s friendship fiction—join the global fanbase - • **Perfect for Family Bonding:** A shared reading experience that creates lasting memories ## Overview The Snail and the Whale is a 24-page English language children’s book published by Macmillan Children’s Books. Celebrated for its exquisite illustrations and premium print quality, it ranks in the top 5 stories in verse for children and holds a stellar 4.8-star rating from nearly 15,000 readers, making it a beloved classic for nurturing friendship and imagination. ## Description In this classic board book format with a fresh cover design, comes the thrilling tale of a tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale.. "How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day.The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book and A Squash and a Squeeze. Review: Great product - Beautifully illustrated , excellent quality of the paper , print and cover. A book you’ll love to hold and flip through Review: A must buy for beautiful stories - A must buy for beautiful stories and lovers of reading ## Features - Language: English - Pages : 24 - Publisher : Macmillan Children'S Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,830 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Stories in Verse for Children (Books) #13 in Children's Books on Friendship #16 in Fiction about Friendship for Children | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 14,996 Reviews | ## Images ![The Snail and the Whale - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91bK6gNc4sL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by T***A on 30 December 2025* Beautifully illustrated , excellent quality of the paper , print and cover. A book you’ll love to hold and flip through ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must buy for beautiful stories *by D***J on 20 August 2025* A must buy for beautiful stories and lovers of reading ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful graphics and a lovely poetic verses. *by M***R on 22 August 2025* Wonderful and educative tale for little children. ## 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.es/products/78109333-the-snail-and-the-whale](https://www.desertcart.es/products/78109333-the-snail-and-the-whale) --- *Product available on Desertcart Spain* *Store origin: ES* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*