Chinese Folktale: The Gigantic Turnip

In this beloved folktale, the cumulative action centers on Grandpa, Grandma, Grandchild, kitten, puppy, and the little mice, who try to uproot a gigantic turnip. In the end, it is a tiny mouse that finishes the tugging, and all enjoy a hearty turnip supper.

Now your child can enjoy this timeless classic tale in Chinese. The book comes with Chinese characters and the Pinyin (phonetic transcriptions), making it an excellent means of learning elementary Chinese. The book ends with a Q & A, which helps parents engage their children in a discussion about the story.