Giant Picture Book: The Giant Turnip A Russian Folktale Retold by A. Tolstoy Translated by Risa UCHIDA Illustrated by Churyo SATO Within the simple story of everyone working together to pull out a giant turnip, there is a sense of generosity, strength, and humor, allowing readers to savor the joy of Russian folktales. This is a large picture book, perfect for reading aloud even in large spaces. Number of pages: 26 pages Size: 36 x 50 cm First published: March 1, 1998 "Heave-ho, heave-ho, but still the turnip won't come out." Condition: Slightly scratched and dirty (stains visible on the inner pages).