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The Snail and the Whale is a children’s tale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Summary of the Book A little snail wishes to see the wide world. However, it knows that it can get nowhere on its own. So it hitches a ride, climbing upon a gigantic whale’s tail. Together, they set off on a journey unlike any other, moving past icebergs, volcanos and land masses of all size. The snail is enthralled by all the creatures it encounters on this journey, ranging from penguins to sharks. But when the whale gets beached in a bay, it’s up to the tiny snail to save the day. About the Authors Julia Donaldson is a children’s writer, playwright and performer known for her popular rhyming stories for children. Axel Scheffler is an illustrator who studied at the Bath Academy of Art. Born in Germany, he is currently based in London. Together, the authors have also corresponded on The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Stick Man.