In addition, this book is a starting point for projects about places around the world and marine life as well. The messages about limitations only being in our mind and the world is a wonderful place for us to explore are perfect. The vocabulary occasionally require explanation, however it all helps to broaden little minds as well. It allows for participation in the reading process and is a great book for working on sounding out and chunking words with children. The ending will leave even the most hard-hearted person near tears.ĭonaldson’s brilliant use of rhyme, alliteration, repetition and onomatopoeic words make this a great text to read with beginning readers. Despite her small size the snail finds an innovative way to get help for his friend and the rescue operation is soon underway to save him. Then one day the whale becomes stranded on the beach and it is up to the tiny sea snail to rescue him. It begins with a sea snail that longs to see the world and serendipitously meets up with a whale who invites her to join him as they travel the world. This beautiful rhyming tale is about a snail and a whale. Her collaborations with the equally talented Scheffler mean the duo are responsible for producing children’s books that are both visually and verbally memorable and engaging. About: This story is written by Donaldson who is known as an award winning and much-loved UK children’s author.
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