The Enormous Turnip
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Enormous Turnip

By Ladybird

Book #1 in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series

An enormous turnip defies an old man's efforts to pull it from the ground.

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32 pages· 156 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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An old man faces an unexpected challenge when a turnip he plants grows to an enormous size. As he struggles to pull it from the ground, he must find a way to overcome this giant obstacle. Will he succeed, or will the turnip remain rooted? Discover the surprising solution in this delightful tale perfect for early readers.

From the publisher

Based on the classic fairy tale. When an old man plants some turnip seeds, one of the turnips grows ENORMOUS! How will he ever get it out of the ground?Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. The Enormous Turnip is aLevel 1Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.”

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
156
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
350L
Themes & topics
Books about gardeningBooks about foodBooks about familyBooks about cooperationBooks about vegetables
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.5
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
August 27, 2013
First published
June 21, 2011
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780723272793

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