The Gigantic Turnip

Aleksei Tolstoy, Niamh Sharkey

From Shelf: Cumulative Fun in Picture Books

First recorded in Russia in the 19th Century by Aleksei Tolstoy, The Gigantic Turnip has all the ingredients of a truly hilarious folk tale for children and adults alike. Watch out for the special surprise at the end!

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 wonderfully quirky illustrations will delight and fascinate all ages.