An old man plants a seed that sprouts into a colossal turnip too stubborn for him, his wife, or their growing farmyard crew to yank free. From granddaughter to dog, cat, and finally a tiny mouse, each tugs in chain until—pop!—teamwork triumphs in a bountiful harvest. Sharkey's lively cut-paper art and rhythmic retelling pulse with cumulative fun, a Russian folktale gem on collaboration and veggie victory.
