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In this whimsical fairy tale, a humble farmer discovers a remarkably large turnip, leading to unexpected wealth. The newfound prosperity, however, stirs jealousy in his affluent brother, setting the stage for a classic moral lesson about humility and generosity.
First publish date: October 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Walter De la Mare
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