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product_id: 48868823
title: "The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo"
price: "¥3924"
currency: JPY
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# 4.9/5 star rating from 15,488 reviews 9M+ copies sold worldwide 24 vibrant pages The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo

**Price:** ¥3924
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Dive into a world of friendship and adventure—don’t miss the story everyone’s talking about!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo
- **How much does it cost?** ¥3924 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Ranked #3 in Stories in Verse for Children—join millions who adore it
- • **Award-Winning Creators:** From the beloved duo behind The Gruffalo, a guaranteed classic
- • **Perfect for Family Bonding:** Engaging story ideal for shared reading moments with kids
- • **Timeless Adventure in Verse:** A rhyming journey that sparks imagination and friendship
- • **Durable & Brightly Illustrated:** Sturdy pages and vivid artwork built to last through countless reads

## Overview

The Snail and the Whale is a bestselling 24-page rhyming picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, celebrated for its captivating story of friendship and adventure. With over 9 million copies sold worldwide and a stellar 4.9-star rating from more than 15,000 readers, this classic is a must-have for families seeking a beautifully illustrated, durable book that inspires imagination and shared moments.

## Description

The Snail and the Whale: An adventurous rhyming story from the creators of The Gruffalo : Donaldson, Julia, Scheffler, Axel: desertcart.co.uk: Books

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1509830448 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 112 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Stories in Verse for Children (Books) 11 in Children's Fiction Books on Animals 14 in Fiction About Friendship for Children |
| Customer reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (15,503) |
| Dimensions  | 19.3 x 2.2 x 17.4 cm |
| Edition  | Main Market |
| ISBN-10  | 9781509830442 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1509830442 |
| Item weight  | 442 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 24 pages |
| Publication date  | 6 April 2017 |
| Publisher  | Macmillan Children's Books |
| Reading age  | 2 - 4 years, from customers |

## Images

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## Frequently Bought Together

- The Snail & The Whale
- The Gruffalo
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*Last updated: 2026-10-18*