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, 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 Awards for this book include . The Blue Ribbon Book from The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books . Book of the Year Award Finalist from ForeWord Magazine . Mother Goose Award Winner from Books for Children . Winner of NOT Just for Children Anymore! From the Children's Book Council. AGES: 3 to 7 years
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Barefoot Books LTD
ISBN-13
9781905236589
eBay Product ID (ePID)
86959804
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Gigantic Turnip
Illustrator
Niamh Sharkey
Author
Aleksei Tolstoy
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Children & Young Adults
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Children & Young Adults
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
272mm
Item Width
216mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Aleksei Tolstoy
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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