The Enormous Turnip

The Enormous Turnip - Read the tale of the man who pulls, and pulls, and pulls the enormous turnip, but cannot move it.

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Read the tale of the man who pulls, and pulls, and pulls the enormous turnip, but cannot move it. Bring the magic of good storytelling into your classroom with Classic Tales, and they’ll love their English lessons too. This new edition of the award-winning series uses traditional tales to bring English to life through more than 30 beautifully illustrated stories...

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Story Summary

1

Planting the Seed

A man plants a small seed in his garden. He is very happy when the seed starts to grow. The seed grows bigger and bigger every day. Soon, it becomes a turnip. The turnip grows so big that the man is amazed. He says, "It's big!" and feels proud of his garden. The man is excited because he wants to eat the enormous turnip. But when he tries to pull it out, the turnip doesn't move. It is stuck in the ground.

2

Asking for Help

The man cannot pull the turnip alone, so he calls a woman to help. Together, they pull the turnip, but it still doesn't move. They see a boy and ask him to join. The boy pulls the woman, the woman pulls the man, and the man pulls the turnip. Still, the turnip stays in the ground. They don't give up. Next, they call a girl to help. Everyone pulls together, but the enormous turnip is too strong. They need more help to get it out.

3

More Helpers Join

The group sees a dog and asks for its help. The dog pulls the girl, the girl pulls the boy, the boy pulls the woman, and the woman pulls the man. The man pulls the turnip, but nothing happens. They keep trying and call a cat to help. The cat pulls the dog, and everyone pulls together again. Still, the turnip doesn't move. The man, woman, boy, girl, dog, and cat are tired but determined. They need one more helper to succeed.

4

The Tiny Helper

Finally, they see a small mouse and ask it to help. The mouse pulls the cat, the cat pulls the dog, the dog pulls the girl, the girl pulls the boy, the boy pulls the woman, the woman pulls the man, and the man pulls the turnip. They all pull together with all their strength. This time, the enormous turnip comes out of the ground! Everyone is very happy and cheers, "We've got the enormous turnip!" The tiny mouse made the difference, showing that even small help is important.

5

Celebrating Together

After their hard work, the man, woman, boy, girl, dog, cat, and mouse celebrate together. They share the enormous turnip and eat it. The woman says, "Come and eat!" Everyone enjoys the meal and says, "It's good!" The story shows how teamwork makes big tasks easier. Even though the turnip was enormous, working together helped them succeed. They all feel happy and satisfied after their shared effort and delicious meal.

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About the Author

Sue Arengo

Sue Arengo

British author and editor of children's books

Sue Arengo is a British author who writes wonderful stories for children learning English. She has worked with Oxford University Press for over 20 years, creating books that are fun and easy to read.

A Storyteller for Young Learners of English

Sue Arengo is a British author who writes wonderful stories for children learning English. She has worked with Oxford University Press for over 20 years, creating books that are fun and easy to read. Many of her books are part of graded reader series like Classic Tales, Dominoes, and Oxford Bookworms.

Bringing Fairy Tales to Life

One of Sue's most famous works is the Classic Tales series. This award-winning series retells traditional fairy tales like The Ugly Duckling, The Magic Brocade, and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. These stories are written in simple English, making them perfect for children learning English as a second language. The series is loved by teachers and students worldwide and is now in its second edition.

Creating Original Stories

Sue Arengo doesn't just rewrite old stories—she also creates new ones! Books like Baby Robot and Archie's Sweet Shop show her talent for writing fun, imaginative stories. These books help children enjoy reading and improve their English at the same time.

A Talent for Art

Did you know Sue Arengo is also an artist? Using the name Kisa, she paints colorful and imaginative pictures with oil paints. Her art has been shown in exhibitions, including one at John Wesley's Methodist Chapel in Bristol. Sue even illustrated her own fairy tale called Lord of the Meadow. This beautiful story, set in an English summer meadow, has many small oil-painted illustrations.

Inspiring Young Readers

Sue Arengo's work is special because it helps young learners discover the joy of reading. Her books make English easy and fun for children all over the world. With her creativity and talent, Sue continues to inspire young readers to dream big and learn with enthusiasm.

If you are looking for interesting books for English learners, Sue Arengo's stories are a great place to start. Her work combines learning with imagination, making reading an enjoyable experience for everyone.

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