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The Turnip : Bilingual book (Bilingual, English&ukrainian, Softcover ed.)

Tkachenko, OlhaTkachenko, Olha(Illustrated by)Friesen, Tim(Edited by)
Part of the Ukrainian Folktales series
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"The Turnip" is a popular Ukrainian folktale, well known to all Slavic children. 
It tells a story of a family who met a challenge: they rose up a giant turnip in their garden an need to pick it up! To make it done all family members' help is needed: from a grandfather to a little mouse! The story teaches about family, friendship and unity values. The Ukrainian text is retold by the famous Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko in early 20 century and the story was loved by Ukranian children in Ukraine and Canada. The text has rhythms and funny dialogues and is great for reading in roles.  
The book includes brilliant modern illustrations by artist Olha Tkachenko. An English-Ukrainian bilingual version of this book provides kids and adults with an opportunity of learning both languages and exploring Ukrainian culture.

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Product Details
Little Big Me Publishing
1775040259 / 9781775040255
Paperback / softback
20/09/2018
English
32 pages, 15 Illustrations
216 x 216 mm, 100 grams