A Surprise for Snail

Name: A Surprise for Snail
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781529525502
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By Petr Horácek

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A heartwarming tale of friendship and optimism from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Petr Horácek. A Surprise for Snail follows Snail, who dreams of seeing the sunset over the sea – but he has a long way to go. Can his friends help make his wish come true?... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

A heartwarming tale of friendship and optimism from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Petr Horácek.

A Surprise for Snail follows Snail, who dreams of seeing the sunset over the sea – but he has a long way to go. Can his friends help make his wish come true?

From Petr Horácek, described as “the thinking tot’s Eric Carle” by the Washington Post, comes a colourful and humorous tale, perfect for reading aloud with little ones.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529525502

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Petr Horácek

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Petr Horácek’s bold and imaginative illustrations continue to captivate children and critics. His stories, often about loyalty and belonging, are told with an instinctive warmth and humour and are beautifully brought to life through his evocative use of colour and texture. He has won many awards around the world for classics such as Suzy Goose and A New House for Mouse and was shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 and 2018.

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