A new, larger format and new illustrations give this series a stunning new lookFeatures the original text by Vera Southgate, so parents will recognise the same version they read when they were childrenAn essential item for any child's bookshelfEight titles released in May 2012, eight more in August, and a final eight in 2013Features the original endpapers from the 'Well-loved Tales'. Also includes a fascinating description of the history of this story

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of The Enormous Turnip is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3 . Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.

Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Rapunzel, The Magic Porridge Pot, Sleeping Beauty, Puss in Boots and The Elves and the Shoemaker.