In this silly retelling of the classic Russian tale, The Gigantic Turnip encourages friendship and working together to achieve success - New York Botanical Garden

Find out what happens when the old woman, the old man, and all twenty-one animals on the farm try to harvest a rather large root vegetable. This well-loved Russian tale uses humor, counting and repetition to appeal to beginner readers.

...an old, old tale, but this new version has to be one of the best ever... rhythmical, funny and perfectly paced -- Guardian

This hilarious retelling of the classic Russian tale about a farmer whose turnip is impossible to pull from the ground uses simple vocabulary and is ideal for reading aloud. Its cumulative theme will soon have young readers gleefully joining in, and Irish artist Niamh Sharkey's wonderfully quirky illustrations will delight and fascinate all ages. (Spanish language edition)