“The Giant Turnip” explained in 4 pictures
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When everyone works together, even big things can be done
💬 We Planted the Turnip Seeds
The old man planted turnip seeds in the field. “Grow into a sweet, sweet turnip. Grow into a big, big turnip.” Every day, the old man watered them. Then the turnip grew bigger and bigger and bigger.
🤔 What does a tiny seed need to grow big? Water? Sunshine?
💬 It’s Too Big to Pull Out!
The turnip grew very, very big. The old man tried to pull out the turnip. “Heave-ho, heave-ho!” But the turnip would not come out.
🤔 It looks like the old man can’t pull it out by himself. What do you think he should do?
💬 Everyone, Pull Together!
The old man called the old woman. The old woman called the grandchild. The grandchild called the dog. The dog called the cat. Everyone held on together and said, “Heave-ho, heave-ho!” Even then, the turnip still would not come out.
🤔 Everyone is working together. Who should they call next?
💬 The Mouse Joins In, and Pop!
The cat called the tiny mouse. The mouse pulled together with them too. Everyone said, “Heave-ho, heave-ho!” Then… pop! At last, the giant turnip came out. The tiny mouse’s strength, and everyone’s strength, were all very important.
🤔 The tiny mouse was helpful too. What are some things you can do, even if you are small?