City Beet

Written by Tziporah Cohen · Illustrated by Udayana Lugo

A giant beet won't budge. Can a community unite to harvest it?

3.6 Goodreads · 140 ratings

40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Victoria and Mrs. Kosta face an unexpected challenge when their beet grows too big to harvest for the community potluck. As they struggle to uproot the stubborn vegetable, they discover that help can come from unexpected places. Will they manage to make their special salad in time? This humorous tale celebrates the power of community and teamwork, with a delightful twist on a classic folktale.

From the publisher

This clever, humorous take on an old folktale is a celebration of community and the ways we all come together. When a notice for a community potluck is posted, Victoria and her neighbor Mrs. Kosta decide to bring a beet salad as their contribution. But first they need to grow this special vegetable for their dish. They plant the seeds in their garden plot, and throughout the summer they water, fertilize, weed, and mulch. And they watch their beet grow and grow and grow. On potluck day, it’s time to harvest so they can make their salad. Victoria grabs the garlic and the grater and Mrs. Kosta steps up to remove the beautiful red veg from its underground home. But their care and attention has grown the biggest beet ever, and it stubbornly refuses to come loose. This beet won’t budge! Will Victoria and Mrs. Kosta be able to make their special salad? Not to worry–help comes in all shapes and sizes. Back matter includes a beet salad recipe.

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