My, oh my what an amazingly delicious...spicy…ENORMOUS turnip! To Mr. Wolf’s delight, an incredibly large tuber has sprouted in his garden. But, try as he might, he simply cannot rip the root from the ground! Amidst his struggles, Mr. Wolf meets a sad little frog with woes of his own: once a handsome prince, the frog desperately awaits the kiss of a princess to break the evil spell. The pair set off to the royal palace in search of solutions to both their problems. Far from predictable despite the initially familiar plot, this jovial tale boasts of friendship, kindness, and shocking twists! Animated scenes span each page, as portrayed through painted illustrations with bright colors and subtle texturing. The text overlays the images and is embedded within the background colors. Variation in text size and configuration is used to cue the reader to emotion, sound, and emphasis. Owing to variation in the length, structure, and number of sentences, young readers may struggle without the support of an experienced reader. This humorous and witty tale will entertain both children and adults while simultaneously conveying important life lessons. ( )