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This book contains one of the most loved Russian folk tales, "The Turnip" (Repka) - this time, adapted for beginning readers.
Each word in this book is shown in syllables, with accent marks.
An old Russian tale about the grandpa's turnip that grows up so big that he needs all the help he can get to pull it up. So he calls for grandma, who then calls for granddaughter, but all together they still can't pull up the turnip. So the graddaughter calls for her dog, and soon the cat gives his helping paw, too. Still, despite all their efforts, they need more help.
It comes from a little mouse, whose participation, as it turns out, makes a big difference!Will be enjoyed by pre-schoolers if read aloud, or by beginning readers.
In Russian language. Publisher: Onix, Russia. Large format. Softcover. 10 pages.
