Wilbur is intrigued by the story of the magical Golden Snail and decides to set sail to the ends of the Earth to find it. His adventures along the way will have young readers enthralled. The illustrations, in typical Base style, will also have their imaginations working overtime. For their parents and grandparents, meanwhile, the book whispers memories of Doctor Doolittle’s search for the Giant Pink Sea Snail. The Legend of the Golden Snail is a truly wondrous and charming book.