
Written by Ladybird
Book #1 in the Read It Yourself series
An enormous turnip defies harvest. Who can help pull it out?
An old man's turnip grows to an enormous size, defying all efforts to harvest it. As he seeks help, a delightful chain of characters joins the effort. Can teamwork conquer this giant vegetable? Discover the charm and humor in this classic tale, perfect for young readers taking their first steps beyond phonics. With simple sentences and repeated words, children will build confidence while enjoying a timeless story of cooperation and perseverance.
Based on the well-loved classic tale. An old man plants some turnip seeds, and his turnips grow and grow. One of them grows into an ENORMOUS turnip! Who will be able to help him harvest it? The Enormous Turnip is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.
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