Many years ago, my father encountered a 234 year old Giant Racing Snail named Herbert whilst on his way to work one morning. They began crossing paths more and more, which resulted in a fast friendship forming between them. My dad would describe how Herbert was extremely fast and was travelling to Giant Snail races around the country with his frog jockey friend. I would wait excitedly for my dad to come home and tell me about what Herbert had been up to.
When I was around 12-years-old my father started writing me a letter most mornings before work. These letters informed 12-year-old me of Herbert the Giant Racing Snails new and daring adventures. These letters will be now be published here, for more than my 12-year-old self to enjoy.
My dad was not a professional writer, but his personality and imagination will forever be displayed in the story of Herbert that he left behind.
I am now a 19-year-old (sort of) grown-up. I am just coming to the end of a degree in Childhood Studies and have been thoroughly enjoying doodling in my spare time. It is such a relaxing, creative and fun activity that allows my brain to slow down. Ever since my dad started telling me about Herbert when I was a child I have been obsessed with doodling snails. Therefore, I decided to start the Instagram page @herb_giant_snail so I could share my little doodles of Herb at the same time as my dad's story. I have now decided to also create this blog, to share and expand on Herbert's adventures through a different format. Hope you enjoy!
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