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THE GIGANTIC TURNIP
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| By: |
Alexei Tolstoy, Niamh Sharkey (Illus), Ellen Verenieks |
| Format: |
Mixed media product |
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£10.99 |
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£7.69 |
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£3.30 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1846862981 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781846862984 |
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| Publisher: |
BAREFOOT BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 April, 2009 |
| Pages: |
40 |
| Description: |
First recorded in nineteenth-century Russia by Aleksei Tolstoy, this is a folk tale for children under five and beginner readers. It features simple vocabulary, repetition to aid in memorization, and plenty of counting practice for young readers. It is a lovely way to introduce young readers to a classic Russian tale. |
| Synopsis: |
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 memorization, and plenty of counting practice for young readers. Niamh Sharkey's quirky folk art illustrations lend to the humour of the story and the personalities of the characters. It is a lovely way to introduce young readers to a classic Russian tale. |
| US Grade: |
From Preschool to Second Grade |
| Illustrations: |
full colour illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Prizes: |
Winner of Mother Goose Award 1999. |
| Returns: |
Returnable |