Product Information
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 yearsProduct Identifiers
PublisherBarefoot Books LTD
ISBN-139781905236589
eBay Product ID (ePID)86959804
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Gigantic Turnip
IllustratorNiamh Sharkey
AuthorAleksei Tolstoy
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicChildren & Young Adults
Publication Year2006
GenreChildren & Young Adults
Dimensions
Item Height272mm
Item Width216mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorAleksei Tolstoy
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom