![]() ![]() * Special thanks to Leah Lomiansky for this book recommendationįor further speech and language targets in The Snail and the Whale, see the list below. The Snail and the Whale is packed full of words containing /s/ blends and words ending in /l/, so also a fantastic choice for little ones working on these sounds. I love phrases such as “shimmering ice” and “stripy fish with feathery fins”. The use of adjectives and descriptive language is brilliant. The rich and sophisticated language throughout means there are plenty of language goals to target. Julia Donaldson’s playful use of rhyme, repetition and onomatopoeia make this a fun book to read aloud. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. The Snail and the Whale is a heartwarming story that illustrates that anyone, no matter how small they are, can achieve great things if they put their mind to it. The Snail and the Whale One tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a whale. But when the whale becomes beached in the bay, it’s up to snail to save the day. Together the snail and the whale go on an incredible adventure, seeing all sorts of amazing sights. ![]() ![]() More than 5,000 of the snails have been returned to the. A tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches a ride on a whale’s tail. The paint ensures the 1 to 2cm-long nocturnal snail will glow under UV torchlight to help conservationists monitor the growing populations. ![]()
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