Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.

He is also the illustrator of the popular Pip and Posy series. In addition to his picture books, Axel illustrates wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. Axel is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. DESCRIPTION : Packed with games, activities and over 400 stickers, The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book is a great gift for any child - ideal for journeys. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh. She was Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.

Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and. 'How I long to sail' said the tiny snail.One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. : Snail & the Whale Sticker Book (9781529023800) and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Packed with games, activities and over 400 stickers, The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book is a great gift for any child - ideal for journeys, rainy days and holidays.One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. The thrilling tale of a tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale.

The snail and the whale sticker book