TY - GEN AU - Donaldson, Julia. AU - Scheffler, Axel TI - The snail and the whale SN - 0329456865 PY - 2006/// CY - London PB - Puffin Books KW - Children's Literature KW - Stories in rhyme KW - Friendship N2 - The Snail and the Whale tells the story of a small snail who dreams of seeing the world beyond the rock where he lives. His wish comes true when he befriends a huge whale, who takes him on a journey across the world’s oceans. Together, they discover amazing places — icy seas, tropical waters, distant beaches, and unexpected dangers. When the whale gets into trouble, it is the snail, despite being so small, who proves that courage, intelligence, and friendship do not depend on size. The story celebrates cooperation, empathy, and the importance of everyone, delivering a touching message about friendship and overcoming challenges UR - 000008/000008cc.jpg ER -