The Gigantic Turnip
| AUTHOR | Tolstoy, Aleksei; Staunton, Imelda; Tolstoy, Aleksey Konstantinovich et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Barefoot Books (09/30/2005) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
"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 a rather large root vegetable. This well-loved Russian tale uses humor, counting and repetition to appeal to beginner readers.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781905236589
ISBN-10:
1905236581
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
40
Carton Quantity:
60
Product Dimensions:
8.40 x 0.30 x 10.60 inches
Weight:
0.45 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Counting & Numbers
Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Cultural
Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Farm Animals
Grade Level:
Preschool
- 2nd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
E
Library of Congress Control Number:
2005017008
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
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When an old man and woman decide to harvest their garden, a gigantic turnip won't budge. This hilarious tale features simple text perfect for reading aloud. Quirky, full-color illustrations provide plenty of counting practice, too.
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publisher marketing
"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 a rather large root vegetable. This well-loved Russian tale uses humor, counting and repetition to appeal to beginner readers.
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Illustrator:
Sharkey, Niamh
Niamh Sharkey is the illustrator of many award-winning children's books. When looking for inspiration for a new picture book, she turned to her old notebooks and sketches. "I came across a 1994 painting, RAVENOUS MONSTERS, featuring hungry, hungry animals. After much playing around with the idea, THE RAVENOUS BEAST was born." Niamh Sharkey lives in Dublin, Ireland.
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