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The Rather Small Turnip

By Laurence Anholt

Adjectives

humorous whimsical entertaining

Genres

Humour Fairy Tales

Synopsis

A greedy farmer is dismayed when his harvest yields only a tiny turnip, far too small to satisfy his hunger. Disappointed, he passes it to his wife, who in turn gives it to the cow, and so on down the line, each animal deeming it too small. Eventually, the turnip reaches a hungry mouse, for whom it's a feast. But the story doesn't end there—an unexpected twist leads to a humorous and surprising conclusion.

About the author

Laurence Anholt is a popular British author and illustrator who has written many books for children. His stories are often funny, warm, and full of adventure. One of his well-known series is the 'Anholt’s Artists' books, which introduce famous artists to young readers in a fun and friendly way.

Pages

62 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2002

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