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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1910 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Gigantic Turnip
Written by Aleksei Tolstoy · Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey
A mouse's weight could change everything.
3.8 Goodreads · 641 ratings
40 pages· 772 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~580L
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Bookroo's summary
In a quaint village, a giant turnip defies all efforts to be uprooted. As villagers struggle, a tiny mouse joins the line, adding unexpected weight. Can this small creature tip the scales and solve the mystery of the stubborn turnip? Discover how the smallest contribution can make the biggest difference in this charming tale of teamwork and surprise.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 772
- Reading age
- 4–8
- 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
- February 6, 2008
- First published
- January 1, 1910
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781902283128
- OCLC
- 40991557
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