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Description
The greedy farmer is hungry but all he can find is a rather small turnip. It's far too small for his lunch, so the farmer calls his wife but she doesn't want it. When a mouse arrives, she thinks that it's the most beautiful big turnip she has ever seen.
Quick Summary
In this laugh-out-loud twist on a classic tale, a greedy farmer gets hilariously outwitted by the tiniest turnip you ever saw, and the story takes a sweet surprise turn when a tiny mouse shows up to save the day. Kids will giggle at the silly farmer, root for the unexpected hero, and love the happy ending that proves good things come in small packages. If your kid loves wacky tales like "The Stinky Cheese Man" or enjoyably absurd picture books, they'll absolutely devour this goofy gem. Perfect for kids ages 4-7 in kindergarten through second grade, this 601-word story delivers big laughs at just the right reading level.