"Charlie is a snail and when his shell is accidentally stepped on, he and his friends set out in search of a new home for him before winter arrives"--.
When Snail and Slug decide to have a picnic, a mean banana slug demands they fork over their lettuce, but the pair of new friends find the courage to stand up to the bully.
When Oscar the kitten comes across a nest made of twigs and leaves, Snail explains why specific materials are chosen to do different jobs, where the materials come from, and what useful qualities they have.
"Identify specific slugs, snails, and worms. Explore their behavior, life cycle, mating habits, geographical location, anatomy, enemies, and defenses"--Provided by publisher.