The Gigantic Turnip PB w CD

by Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1905236727
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful repetition and illustrations

I was unaware this was a classic tale retold by many and thought this copy was so cute I searched out other versions. All others paled in comparison to the both the easy repetative text and quirky illustrations, others were not nearly as well done IMO. DD asked for this one to be re-read so many times it became a companion to our home library. The story is of an old husband and wife who plant a garden and tend it through the seasons. At harvest time one turnip has grown soooo large they can't pull it out of the ground. They utilize the help of all the farm animals one by one to heave and tug but still it won't come up. The wife thinks of a creative solution that does the trick and everyone enjoys the "fruit" of their labors in the end :).

Gigantic Turnip

A truly delightful child's book. I bought this book for my father who is 85 years old and has recently started growing turnips in his garden. He has 2 great granddaughters with whom he can share this book.

My Favorite Version of this Classic Story Time Favorite

I love how the text reads, even more so than the brilliant illustrations. I love to read this text first and then play Heather Forest's musical adaptation of this story (see Heather Forest's Sing Me a Story).

A Teacher Loves the Gigantic Turnip!

This is a wonderful book, with beautiful illustrations. I teach preschool and use this book whenever I get a chance...it can be used to teach about counting, animals and planting...as well as having a wonderful moral. Every little bit helps!