The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book
Board Book Published on: 29/10/2020
Price: £7.99
Synopsis
Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale– and bring the story to life!
What happens when a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale? Push and pull the tabs to see them head off on an amazing journey around the world, help the snail with her big plan to save the whale after disaster strikes and he is beached in a bay, and then slide out the big tab on the last page to watch them both travel safely away – hooray!
With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.
Also available: Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book
Publisher information
- Publisher: Pan Macmillan
- ISBN: 9781529040753
- Number of pages: 10
- Dimensions: 180 x 179 x 18 mm
- Weight: 360g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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A brilliant interactive story to share as a family
We are already big fans of this story, and the board book version with all it's interactive elements, is such a fun way to share the story so the children ... READ MORE
The story now comes to life
A fantastic board book that my 3 year old absolutely loves. All though this is a shorter version of the book the main story is all still there. The pages ... READ MORE
A fantastic book to keep all ages entertained and engaged
My granddaughters aged 3 and 6 absolutely love this book. Its the first time they have sat still for a story for a long time. They were both equally invol... READ MORE
Beautiful quality
Fantastic story in a beautiful high quality push, pull & slide version. I love these books because the quality is so great and they can be handed down!
My ... READ MORE
An interactive boardbook about a snail and a whale
This is an interactive boardbook about a snail and a whale. Based on the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, author and illustrator of The ... READ MORE
A lovely book
This is a lovely high quality book which tells the story of a snail and a whale. My two toddlers were fascinated by the interactive flaps on each page. Thi... READ MORE
Great book!!
This book is great for various ages, my 5 year old son loves reading it and using the motions on the pages! My 1 year old also let bed seeing the whale mov... READ MORE
A comforting, homley book
My 3 year old son has read this book over and over since he has recieved. He loves the film, but might even love the book more! This book allows your child... READ MORE
‘He hasn’t put it down for two weeks’
My 2 year old loves the film. When he got this book he instantly fell in love with it. It’s great for him to interact, with it coming alive with pull up, s... READ MORE
Really lovely version, great for younger readers
Really lovely board book. This is a shortened version of the original story, more suitable for babies, toddlers and younger children. It still has the grea... READ MORE
Great introduction for little ones
My little fella fell in love with this book as soon as i handed it to him. The colours are bold and bright and anything will pully bits are a bonus.
We a... READ MORE
Fun and fab flap book
A fun and fab flap, push and pull book for the Julia Donaldson fan. My little ones loved exploring the pages to see how they could interact with the story.... READ MORE
Perfect for little fingers
This is a shortened version of the original. It’s perfect for toddlers who are developing their fine motor skills. My 2 year old has not put it down sinc... READ MORE
Brilliant book
We love this book. My 5 year old son watched the Snail and the Whale on the television but preferred this book. He loved the moving parts that brought the ... READ MORE
Perfect for family reading
My two children, aged 1 and 5, both adore this book and it is brilliant for being something that I can read with both of them together. This shortened vers... READ MORE
Fantastic version of this classic story
So pleased with this book. We already have the full version of this book which my 5 year old loves but this is a perfect alternate book ideal for my 1 year... READ MORE
A Brilliant Macmillan book
The Snail and the Whale is a 2003 children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Here it has been created into an in... READ MORE
A lovely new spin to an all time favourite
My boys absolutely love the snail and the whale and this new edition was definitely a hit at our house! The kids enjoyed listening to a shorter version of ... READ MORE
A beautiful interactive book
A beautiful interactive book for young children and really compliments the Julia Donaldson range. It is also pretty sturdy so won’t get ripped if little ha... READ MORE
Wonderful for smaller children!
We have always been fans of these books and the paperback version of this in particular, but I've always found it takes a while to get the younger ones to ... READ MORE
Shortened,simplified and beautiful book for toddlers!
An absolutely gorgeous book ideal for little hands. It feels nice and robust with plenty of action features! These not only make the story more interesting... READ MORE
Heartwarming and engaging.
Such a lovely, heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure and teamwork. A real feelgood tale, based on the original book, and the push, pull and slide func... READ MORE
Beautifully illustrated and interactive short board book
My preschool daughter loved this short rhyming summary of The Snail and the Whale. She loved holding the sturdy board book as she rotated the wheel to keep... READ MORE
A must for Julia Donaldson fans
The book is very sturdy! It feels like it will withstand a lot of battering from my children! This is one of our favourite stories and my daughter loved to... READ MORE
A perfect addition to our library
What a fantastic little book.
My daughters are j Donaldson fanatics, and adore the story of The Snail and the Whale.
This push, pull and slide book is ... READ MORE
We love the Snail and the Whale!
This is a really lovely board book with clever push and pull sections for little fingers to use. My boys have always loved this story and the moving sectio... READ MORE
Beautiful book
My three year old little boy loved this book so much. It was nice and sturdy so I didn’t have to worry about little fingers bending the pages etc. It was b... READ MORE
Fantastic interactive story
My little girl loved the snail and the whale in nursery however she would quite often want to just look at the pictures instead of carrying on the story. T... READ MORE
A beautiful interactive board book to accompany Donaldson’s original version
The Snail and The Whale is a superb story so it is lovely to see a companion board book more suitable for younger readers. This is not an alternative to th... READ MORE
Interactive book for little ones
My just three year old has loved sharing this with myself and her big brother. We love the original story but this is perfect for a shorter Storytime and k... READ MORE
A great book for any child
A great book for any child to listen to and read, my 5 children aged between 1 and 12 all enjoyed the book.
A simple but lovely little story , would make ... READ MORE
Toddler friendly version of the Snail and the Whale
My 2 year old can't yet sit still long enough to enjoy the full version of the Snail and the Whale, so this book is perfect for him. He absolutely loved th... READ MORE
LOVE THIS BOOK
Wonderful tale of however small you are, dream big!
We already had a normal copy of this book but this one with its ‘push and pull’ pages make it even mor... READ MORE
Perfect for early readers
Both my children enjoy reading this story. The push, pull and slide features make it perfect to engage young readers for story time. Giving them actions to... READ MORE
A superb book for preschoolers with the interactive push, pull and slide functions!
A firm favourite about a friendship between a snail and a whale. Showing all different types, sizes and animals/humans can be friends and help one another.... READ MORE
Fabulous read for a toddler
My two year old loves this book. Being able to move the various parts keeps her captivated and entertained. And excellent gift, I'd recommend this.
Fun packet little book
My kids loved this book they loved the push and pull. My daughter loved reading this (7) to her twin brothers (3) they have now given me orders to Order r... READ MORE
Fantastic interactive book
This new version of the book is perfect for the snail and the whale fans. It is a shorter volume so it is perfect for younger kids. The push, pull and slid... READ MORE
A cracking introduction to a great tale
Julia Donaldson is a favourite author in our house and The Snail and the Whale is one of her best tales.
This edition is great for preschoolers - it's rob... READ MORE
A fantastic bookshelf addition
We love Julia Donaldson books, and this one is no different. The 2 year old and the 4 year old both get so much enjoyment from this book, especially with t... READ MORE
A True Classic
A really lovely shortened version of the classic “Snail and the Whale”. Perfectly adapted for younger children with the addition of chunky tabs to push, pu... READ MORE
A lovely book
This book is hardback and toddler friendly. The pull out parts are sturdy and don’t jam.
My children loved this book.
It’s perfect if you do or don’t know... READ MORE
Real pleasure for every fan of Julia Donaldson
This push,pull and slide book is really nice and perfect as an introduction to complete Snail and Whale version.Although it is quite abbreviated and maybe ... READ MORE
Great book for all ages
The children aged 4 and 1 absolutely adored this book. It is a lovely story with the added bonus of moving tabs. That were all engrossed in the It is a re... READ MORE
Even better than before!
We love The Snail and the Whale and already had the paperback version. This one is even better! The board pages and tabs will stand up to most children’s e... READ MORE
Perfect book for little readers
This is a lovely little push pull and slide book. Great for tiny hands to get involved in the story. My 6 and 1 year old really enjoyed the book. The beaut... READ MORE
A spectacular read with remarkable lessons
Written in rhyme with witty yet warming illustrations and interactive push and pull features; this book by Julia Donaldson is such a spectacular read.
The... READ MORE
Great interactive way to rediscover the story
Our recently turned 6 year old received this book and she's absolutely loved it. She's already familiar with the story as we have the original in paperback... READ MORE
Family favourite
A firm family favourite in our home. When we received the push and pull book my 5 year old was over the moon. We love story time and she was fascinated by ... READ MORE
Heart warning story
Such a fantastic interactive push , pull and slide book with such a heart felt story about a snails journey on his adventure to save a whale after he’s stu... READ MORE
Fun, fun, fun
I got this book for my 2-year-old twins. They love it, It's the book of the week in my house every time I say it's storytime this book gets brought to me. ... READ MORE
Just wonderful
We loved the original book, and this board 'push and pull' did not disappoint either.
Both my 11 month old and my 3 year old thoroughly enjoyed reading w... READ MORE
A fun, interactive story time
I have two young children 3yrs and 6yrs. This book caused excitement with both. My eldest was eager to read the story to her younger sister and they both l... READ MORE
A great introduction to the story for little ones.
This is a great interactive sturdy short story that my 3 year old has thoroughly enjoyed. Great for little hands. The story is very brief and I feel it co... READ MORE
Wonderful book for imagination and sensory skills
We love all the Julia Donaldson books but had never seen this version before. The children absolutely love the story and making it come to life with the mo... READ MORE
A perfect educational book to bring my 1 and 3 year old together
This book is such a gorgeous read. A narrowed down version of The Snail and the Whale, with so many educational features. We have spent plenty of time lear... READ MORE
Great for little fingers
This book of prefect for little readers and little fingers. The story its self is a cut down version of the original book. I have a 5 and a 3 year year old... READ MORE
Lovely book for children
My daughter absolutely loved this version of the book. The push and pull is really interactive and helps her feel involved with the story as she still need... READ MORE
Good introduction to the full story, sturdy book for toddlers
What a lovely introduction to the full length picture book for the little ones. I would say this book is ideal for 1 to 3 year olds whereas the longer vers... READ MORE
Perfect addition for any Julia Donaldson fan
Brilliant book! It’s the perfect size and length of story for little people. My 3 and 5 year old love the original and my three year old especially loves t... READ MORE
Beautiful illustration’s ... which brings the story to life !
The Snail and the Whale is an absolute favourite in our home. This beautiful push, pull and slide version of the classic Julia Donaldson book meant my youn... READ MORE
Perfect introduction for little readers
A short introduction to Julia’s Snail and the Whale story. Good fun for much younger ones to push and pull and great practice for early readers. Would suit... READ MORE
Beautiful interactive introduction to Julia Donaldson
Beautiful interactive introduction to Julia Donaldson, with this abbreviated version of The Snail and the Whale - perfect for kids under 4 with its push/pu... READ MORE
Beautiful illustrations
My son absolutely loves this book and especially as it is by Julia Donaldson and he had been learning about her at school. The illustrations are beautiful ... READ MORE
Love it
My 2 year old has had a whale of a time reading this book. The interactive push pull feature keeps him busy and engaged for an age. It's a lovely story as ... READ MORE
Wonderful tale
All my kids love this story and I think it’s my favourite of all JD and AS books. A wonderful tale encouraging children to follow their dreams and that the... READ MORE
A great interactive rendition of a classic
My eldest son loved this story and when we got this book for our youngest he loves interacting with it with his brother.
It is a shortened version of the ... READ MORE
Perfect Julia Donaldson addition for younger fans
This is a really lovely interactive book. It’s really solid and the perfect size for little hands. It’s an abridged version of the story which is brought... READ MORE
Perfect introduction to Julia Donaldson
My children have always been big fans of Julia Donaldson books with the Snail and the Whale being a particular favourite. This push and pull board book is... READ MORE
love this
really lovely book my sons 5 and has read this over and over again, the pages are strong and thick and the pull push slide makes it even more fun of a read... READ MORE
Amazing for little hands!!
This is a family favourite and I highly recommend! Both my boys absolutely love it and they love that this book is so interactive with all the push, pull a... READ MORE
Fab book
What a great book this has kept both my 2 year old and 5 year old entertained. The pull tabs are easy to do and the pages of the book are nice and thick so... READ MORE
Lovely board book for toddlers
A lovely version of this great book. Lovely words and amazing pictures. The interactive parts of the book make it more interesting for toddlers and young c... READ MORE
Super book to introduce toddlers to the world of Julia Donaldson
A beautifully, interactive and engaging book. My 5 year old adores Julia Donaldson books yet my 2 year old has often found them too long to join us for rea... READ MORE
Wonderful children’s book
This is such a wonderful book. Our kids love it. Keeps them interested with the pull out and twisty bits. The quality of the book really struck me. It feel... READ MORE
A must have for any mini Julia Donaldson fan!
Highly recommend this book for any little fan of Julia Donaldson. My eldest loves reading it to my youngest, and my youngest loves to move and slide all th... READ MORE
Great book for toddlers and preschool
This was a great story which engaged both my 3 and 1 year old! Short enough for them to both hold focus with bright colours and pictures to draw their atte... READ MORE
A excellent addition to our Julia Donaldson Collection
This is an excellent accompaniment to the full ‘The Snail and the Whale’ children’s book by Julia Donaldson. My 5 year old daughter already loves the origi... READ MORE