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The Enormous Turnip

by Kathy Parkinson · 1986

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One of Grandfather's turnips grows to such an enormous size that the whole family including the dog, cat, and mouse try in vain to pull it up.

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folklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of thisfairy talefairy taleMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
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RussiaRussiaMore like thisLess of this
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picture bookschildrens

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