It's a bit long story however I like the message.. Though my 2 yr old definitely doesn't understand it.. I would expect her to read it later for herself.
As for people complaining about the small font, yes the font is a bit small for a toddler board book. Actually the problem is that it's not dark enough.. And when it's printed on a dark background, it becomes more difficult to read, especially in low light at bedtime.
But overall it doesn't bother me. The lovely story more than makes it up for these small shortcomings
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By Amazon Customer on 23 February 2019
Must have! Please don't think twice. Such a Sweet story..amazing bright colors. My 3yo loves it!
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Reviewed in India on 23 June 2015
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Audrey Haylins
Utterly magical - a work of genius
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2019Verified Purchase
Utterly magical - a work of genius
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2019
I am totally in awe of Julia Donaldson and her amazing talent. Just how does she do it? Time after time, she comes up with the sweetest stories and characters and then, as if that isn’t hard enough, she transforms them into fun, catchy rhymes. I can’t imagine any toddler not being totally captivated by every one of her books.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2019
There is so much to love about The Snail and the Whale, it’s hard to know where to begin. The story, of course is magical. A tiny snail with ‘itchy feet’ hitches a ride on the tail of a ‘great big, grey-blue humpback whale’ and sets off on a fabulous adventure around the world. When disaster strikes, it’s the little snail, despite her size and feelings of inferiority, who uses her ingenuity to save the day and get them both safely home. What a lovely lesson to teach young children!
The sweeping, rhyming narrative is a work of genius: lilting, evocative and an absolute joy to read aloud. It has everything: alliteration, onomatopoeia and an exquisite collection of adjectives to spark little imaginations and boost vocabulary. As always, Donaldson’s narrative is showcased to perfection by Alex Scheffler’s stunning illustrations, which offer lots to talk about and explore. You can see a few of my favourite pages in the photos above.
The book itself is a high-quality hardback with thick board pages to withstand the envisaged heavy use. I honesty cannnot recommend highly enough this and all other Donaldson/Scheffler collaborations.
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Marc
A very special story of travel and adventure around the world
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2016Verified Purchase
Mary Fairy 17
See my review for teaching ideas using this book as a stimuli for: help, under the sea/ sealife, journeys, transport.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2016Verified Purchase
Clare B.
Great Illustration - Great Story - Great Message - A tad on the small side
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2020Verified Purchase
R Helen
A very sweet tale!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 June 2016Verified Purchase