Giant Parsnip Soup

Name: Giant Parsnip Soup
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781398544413
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Daniela Sosa

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On a lovely sunny day, a group of friends discovers something very unusual . . . It's big. It's got leaves. It's in their way. What is it? A giant parsnip! In this adorable story from the creator of Friends and The Suitcase, a group of... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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On a lovely sunny day, a group of friends discovers something very unusual . . . It's big. It's got leaves. It's in their way. What is it? A giant parsnip!

Description

On a lovely sunny day, a group of friends discovers something very unusual . . . It's big. It's got leaves. It's in their way. What is it? A giant parsnip!

In this adorable story from the creator of Friends and The Suitcase, a group of children use their imagination to turn a giant parsnip into a delicious dinner for them all to share. Each page has something to count and spot as the book introduces the numbers one to ten.

Perfect for little ones who are learning to count, this cosy and classic book introduces numbers and celebrates the joy of working and playing together.

Includes a recipe for parsnip soup for families to try at home!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398544413

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Illustration: Full Colour

Contributors:

Illustrated by Daniela Sosa

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Comfort Reads Daniela Sosa

About the Author

Daniela Sosa is the author-illustrator of Friends, Giant Parsnip Soup, and Some Days. Originally from Romania, she now resides in Cambridge, England. She is a graduate of the children’s book illustrations master’s course at the Cambridge School of Art. When she isn’t drawing, she enjoys nature walks and crafty projects. Learn more at DanielaSosa.com.

Daniela Sosa is the author-illustrator of Friends, Giant Parsnip Soup, and Some Days. Originally from Romania, she now resides in Cambridge, England. She is a graduate of the children’s book illustrations master’s course at the Cambridge School of Art. When she isn’t drawing, she enjoys nature walks and crafty projects. Learn more at DanielaSosa.com.

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