Snail And the Whale Board Book

The Snail and the Whale is a heartfelt, lyrical journey of adventure and friendship. A tiny sea snail, yearning to see the world, hitches a ride on the tail of a great big grey-blue humpback whale-and together they explore the wonders of the world. But when the whale gets into trouble, it's the snail who must come to the rescue.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances appreciation of rhyme and poetic language.
• Introduces geography and natural environments in a gentle, engaging way.
• Promotes empathy, bravery, and the value of small contributions.
• Great for exploring themes of friendship, courage, and scale.

Classroom Ideas:

• Map out the snail and whale's journey around the world.
• Discuss what makes a hero and how everyone has value.
• Create ocean habitat dioramas or collage scenes from the story.
• Watch the BSL version and talk about inclusive storytelling.

Information:

• Ages: 3-6 years
• Author: Julia Donaldson
• Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
• Genre: Picture Book / Adventure / Rhyme
• Format: Board Book