The Giant Turnip: Call for Help

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#1

"We need more help," cried the granddaughter.

#2

Dog, come join us.

#3

The little brown dog ran over.

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Woof, I'll help.

#5

The dog held on to the granddaughter, and the granddaughter held on to the wife.

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The wife held on to the farmer, and the farmer held on to the turnip.

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They pulled and pulled.

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But the turnip did not move at all.

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The dog barked.

#10

Woof, cat, we need you too.

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The cat stretched and yawned.

#12

All right, I will help you pull.

#13

The cat held on to the dog, and the dog held on to the granddaughter.

#14

The granddaughter held on to the wife, and the wife held on to the farmer.

#15

The farmer held on to the turnip.

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They all pulled together with all their might.

#17

But still, the turnip would not move.

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Then, the cat meowed.

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Mouse, come here.

#20

A tiny mouse peeked out of its hole.

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Me, I am too small.

#22

"Every little bit helps," said the cat.

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Come and help us.

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"Okay," said the mouse.

#25

I'll help.

#26

The mouse held on to the cat, and the cat held on to the dog.

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The dog held on to the granddaughter, and the granddaughter held on to the wife.

#28

The wife held on to the farmer, and the farmer held on to the turnip.

#29

"One, two, three, pull," cried the farmer.

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And pop, out came the giant turnip.

#31

Everyone cheered.

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The farmer laughed.

#33

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. See?

#34

Big jobs are easier when everyone works together.

#35

Even the smallest helper is important.

#36

That evening, they all shared a delicious turnip stew.