The Giant Cabbage

by Cherie Stihler

"Moose discovers a very big cabbage in his garden that could win first prize at the Alaska State Fair. But there's a problem--it's so huge he can't lift it! An old Russian folktale inspired The Giant Cabbage, but this contemporary version showcases Alaska with vivid illustrations, adorable animal friends, and verbal twists and turns."

• ISBN13: 9781570613579
• Publish Date: 4 March 2003
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 25 March 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Sasquatch Books
• Format: Paperback (UK Trade)
• Pages: 32
• Language: English

Reviews

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Originally posted on my blog, A Lovely Bookshelf on the Wall:

My 4-year-old's godmother went to Alaska this summer and brought back this book. (She finds the.best.books!). Chérie Stihler's The Giant Cabbage has quickly become one of our favorite picture books. Geared for ages 3-8, this Alaska folktale contains a repetitive, cumulative refrain kids immediately latch onto. I love the bold emphasis when describing the size of the cabbage. This teaches and reinforces vocabulary which helps children describe spatial concepts. And Jeremiah Trammell's illustrations are ridiculously adorable!

The final two pages of the book contains brief and interesting information on Alaska vegetables (find out why they grow so large), the traditional Russian folktale upon which this story is based, and even a recipe for cabbage soup.

The message of The Giant Cabbage is simple and sweet: "Friends and family who work together can get any job done - and sometimes it's the tiniest of friends who make things happen."