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This hilarious retelling of the classic Russian tale about a farmer whose turnip is impossible to pull from the ground uses simple vocabulary and is ideal for reading aloud. Its cumulative theme will soon have young readers gleefully joining in, and Irish artist Niamh Sharkey's... Read Full Overview

"In this silly retelling of the classic Russian tale, The Gigantic Turnip encourages friendship and working together to achieve success" - New York Botanical Garden Find out what happens when the old woman, the old man, and all twenty-one animals on the farm try to harvest... Read Full Overview

One of eight traditional stories for young readers with bright and colourful illustrations and simple text in large type.

They pull and pull again, but will they ever pull that turnip up? Scott Goto breathes new life into this classic Russian folktale with bright colors and bold illustrations, making it accessible for even the earliest reader.

"...an old, old tale, but this new version has to be one of the best ever... rhythmical, funny and perfectly paced" -- Guardian This hilarious retelling of the classic Russian tale about a farmer whose turnip is impossible to pull from the ground uses simple vocabulary... Read Full Overview

First recorded in nineteenth-century Russia by Aleksei Tolstoy, THE GIGANTINC TURNIP is a truly hilarious folk tale for children under five and beginner readers. And there's a special surprise right at the end! It features simple vocabulary, repetition to aid in memorisation,... Read Full Overview

First recorded in nineteenth-century Russia by Aleksei Tolstoy, The Gigantic Turnip is a truly hilarious folk tale for children under five and beginner readers. And there's a special surprise right at the end! It features simple vocabulary, repetition to aid in memorisation,... Read Full Overview