This charming adaptation of the classic fairy tale "The Enormous Turnip" is perfect for very early readers. The simple sentences and frequently repeated words help build confidence in beginner readers, while the captivating story of an old man and his struggle to harvest an enormous turnip teaches valuable lessons about the power of teamwork and perseverance. With helpful comprehension puzzles and notes for parents, this Level 1 Read it yourself book is an excellent choice for young readers who are just starting to explore the world of real stories.

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Based on the classic fairy tale. When an old man plants some turnip seeds, one of the turnips grows ENORMOUS! How will he ever get it out of the ground?Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills.Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.The Enormous Turnip is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.

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