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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1910 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
El nabo gigante
By Aleksei Tolstoy, Niamh Sharkey (Illustrator)
A giant turnip defies an entire farm's efforts to harvest it. Can they succeed?
3.8/5 Goodreads · 640 ratings
40 pages· 780 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
An old man and woman face an uproarious challenge when a colossal turnip refuses to leave the ground. As they enlist the help of twenty-one farm animals, the question remains: will their combined efforts be enough to uproot the stubborn vegetable? This delightful tale, filled with humor and repetition, invites young readers to join in the fun while practicing counting. With vibrant illustrations, this story promises laughter and engagement for all ages. Will teamwork triumph over the turnip's tenacity?
From the publisher
Find out what happens when the old woman, the old man, and all twenty-one animals on the farm try to harvest a rather large root vegetable. This well-loved Russian tale uses humor, counting and repetition to appeal to beginner readers. (Spanish language edition)
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 780
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 35331
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2000
- First published
- January 1, 1910
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
Edition
- Language
- Spanish; Castilian
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781841483962
- OCLC
- 45999634
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