Ages 4–7PreschoolFantasy

The Snail and the Whale

by Julia Donaldson

A tiny snail hitches a ride on the tail of a whale and sees the world — then must save the whale when it becomes stranded. A beautiful story about friendship, wonder, and unexpected heroism.

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