The Gigantic Turnip
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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.

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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
Themes & topics
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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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