Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011
The Enormous Turnip
By Ladybird
An enormous turnip defies an old man's efforts to pull it from the ground.
32 pages· 156 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
Hardcover
Book Series · 6 Books
Read it yourself with Ladybird Books
In order from The Enormous Turnip to The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
The Read it yourself with Ladybird series is a set of 6 picture books by Ladybird, published between 1981 and 2013. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 30 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Read it yourself with Ladybird Series
6 books · Published 1981–2013
Sale price
$975
The Three Little Pigs
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1981
Three pigs face a cunning wolf. Will their homes withstand his huffing and puffing?
Sale price
$975
The Gingerbread Man
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010
A gingerbread man escapes. Can anyone catch him?
#1
The Enormous Turnip
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011
An enormous turnip defies an old man's efforts to pull it from the ground.
Why Lion Roarrrs!
Picture Book · 2013
Discover a world where every choice leads to unexpected consequences.
Furi on Music Island
Picture Book · 2013
A mysterious boat captain aids Furi's quest on Music Island after a star vanishes.
#4
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013
A broken promise leads to unexpected consequences in Hamelin.
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series?
There are 6 books in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series. It began with The Enormous Turnip in 2011, and the newest book, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, was published in 2013.
What order should you read the Read it yourself with Ladybird books in?
Start with The Enormous Turnip and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
What ages are the Read it yourself with Ladybird books best for?
The series is best for ages 5–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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