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product_id: 253173339
title: "The Snail And The Whale"
price: "R344"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
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# Adventure theme Whale companion Snail protagonist The Snail And The Whale

**Price:** R344
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Dive into Adventure with Every Page!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Snail And The Whale
- **How much does it cost?** R344 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/253173339-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

- • **Engaging Storyline:** A tale that promotes courage and curiosity.
- • **Perfect for Storytime:** Ideal for bonding moments with little ones.
- • **Vibrant Illustrations:** Stunning artwork that captivates young minds.
- • **A Journey of Friendship:** Explore the bond between a snail and a whale.
- • **Environmental Awareness:** Inspires love for nature and adventure.

## Overview

The Snail And The Whale is a beautifully illustrated children's book that tells the heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a tiny snail and a giant whale, encouraging themes of adventure, courage, and environmental appreciation.

## Description

Buy The Snail And The Whale by Donaldson, Julia, Scheffler, Axel online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.

Review: Bedtime Story for Toddlers - A Lovely story with lovely illustrations for toddlers
Review: Our favourite - A very encouraging story about little snail that travelled the world and saved a big whale. Adorable rhymes, love how the story built and illustrations are amazing!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #606 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #30 in Literature & Fiction for Children #34 in Children's Books on Friendship |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (14,835) |
| Dimensions  | 28.09 x 0.36 x 25.1 cm |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | Preschool - 2 |
| ISBN-10  | 0142405809 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0142405802 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 Kilograms |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 32 pages |
| Publication date  | 6 April 2006 |
| Publisher  | Puffin Books |
| Reading age  | 3 - 7 years |

## Images

![The Snail And The Whale - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915AHp9L0qL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bedtime Story for Toddlers
*by M***I on 20 February 2025*

A Lovely story with lovely illustrations for toddlers

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our favourite
*by Z***A on 23 June 2023*

A very encouraging story about little snail that travelled the world and saved a big whale. Adorable rhymes, love how the story built and illustrations are amazing!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read
*by N***L on 8 November 2020*

Great story for little kids about a friendship between a huge whale and a tiny snail. Written like a poem.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-20*