Gigantic Turnip, The (Tell Me a Story) (Hardcover with CD) (Book & CD) - Hardcover

Aleksei Tolstoy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1846862981 ISBN 13: 9781846862984

Publisher: Barefoot Books, 2009

Synopsis

First recorded in nineteenth-century Russia by Aleksei Tolstoy, The Gigantic Turnip is a truly hilarious folk tale for children under five and beginner readers. And there's a special surprise right at the end! It features simple vocabulary, repetition to aid in memorization, and plenty of counting practice for young readers. Niamh Sharkey's quirky folk art illustrations lend to the humor of the story and the personalities of the characters. It is a lovely way to introduce young readers to a classic Russian tale.

About this title

About the Author:

Ellen Verenieks was born in Canada and has lived in England for the last decade. She is an experienced voice-over artist in both English and French. Her many credits include children's audio books, educational toys, computer games and more. She lives in London, and is an accomplished stage actress and singer.Niamh Sharkey is the 1999 winner of the prestigious Books for Children Mother Goose Award for best new illustrator. She is also the winner of the 1999 Bisto Award, the Irish award for best illustrator. She lives in Dublin, Ireland. Niamh has also worked with Barefoot Books on Tales from Old Ireland (HB + CD: 9781902283852; PB + CD: 9781905236039) and Tales of Wisdom and Wonder (HB + CD: 9781846862427; PB + CD: 9781905236831).

From AudioFile:

Even with the familiarity of this beloved tale, the anticipation of the story's outcome brings much pleasure. When September rolls around, just which of the assorted farm animals will make a difference as the farmer and his wife toil to extract an enormous turnip from the garden patch? Ellen Verenieks provides just enough personality to differentiate the two main characters. More importantly, she maintains a leisurely pace, which is perfect to help young listeners focus on the action, appreciate the repetition and humor of the unfolding harvest event, and enjoy the tension of the story's climax. Sigh deeply, relax, and enjoy this fine serving of turnip stew. A.R. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1846862981
• ISBN 13: 9781846862984
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Niamh Sharkey