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A LITTLE STORY ABOUT A BIG TURNIP

by Tatiana Zunshine

Illustrated by Evgeny Antonenkov

Reading level: Ages 2-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
ISBN: 0-9646010-0-1

List price: $15.95

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"Drawing from the history of Russian verbal art, this children's book about a family that must work together is an adaptation of a Russian children's folk tale. In this story, when the grandfather has trouble plucking a turnip from his garden, it takes the help of the entire family including grandmother, granddaughter, dog, cat, and mouse to dislodge it. Rhythm and melody work in combination with a clever refrain and comical, vivid watercolor drawings to make this children's story a lyrically and visually entertaining."

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This adaptation of the tale about a turnip adheres closely to the original narrative. The idea of teamwork and helping each other is a part of the history of Russian verbal art. In this tale, the wisdom of many ages is carried on by a plot that might seem simple, even primitive at first glance. Yet, its wisdom and simplicity has enabled the tale to live and endure centuries of telling and retelling.

A little story about a big Turnip has everything a good book for children should offer: rhythm, repetitiveness, and melody. A clever refrain creates a pattern young readers will love to follow on their own. A combination of serious text and hilarious pictures creates laughter for all who open the book, whether a child or an adult.

Tatiana Zunshine was born and raised in the former Soviet Union. After emigrating to the United States, she toured extensively, promoting human rights, taking part in dozens of speaking engagements, and giving numerous interviews to the media. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.

Evgeny Antonenkov lives in Moscow and works as an illustrator. He has illustrated more than 20 children's books, including Winnie the Pooh, The Ring and the Rose, and Russian Folktales for Children.

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"Authors breathe new life into classic myths and folklore, for everyone from picture book fans on up to teenage readers." - Publishers Weekly

"The illustrations are humorous and have lots of appeal." - School Library Journal

"The familiar folktale about a turnip and teamwork gets a humorous treatment from the author and illustrator from Russia, the place where the tale originated." - Booklist

"Readers-aloud will soon have listeners ruffing, meowing, and squeaking alone." - Bulletin of the Center for children's books

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