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The Snail and the Whale is a children's book by former children's laureate Julia Donaldson, illustrated by longtime collaborator Axel Scheffler. It has won several awards, including 2004 Early Years award for the best pre-school book, the 2005 Blue Peter award for Best Book to Read Aloud, and the 2007 Giverny award for Best Science Picture Book. "The Snail and the Whale" has also been adapted into an audiobook, a successful stage play and translated into British Sign Language. Question: Which scottish writer and Children's laureate wrote children's book illustrated by Axel Scheffler? Answer: Julia Donaldson
The Snail and the Whale is a childrens book by former childrens laureate Julia Donaldson, illustrated by longtime collaborator Axel Scheffler.