The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By:

L.Frank Baum

Format:

Hardback

Series:

Robert Ingpen Picture Book

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It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation... This edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been adapted for younger readers and features: - Simplified Text - A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers - Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen. An iconic classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a must-read for adults and children alike. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure. A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories.

Author Biography:

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in the village of Chittenango, New York. His first children's book, a collection of nursery rhymes, was published in 1897, and he wrote many more books for children under his own name and various pseudonyms. He is best known for his books about the magical Land of Oz. The first,The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was published in 1900 and was an instant hit - followed by thirteen sequels. Baum was an unstoppable creative force, pouring his energy and fortunes into his writing and producing many theatrical and film adaptations of his works.Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia, and studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and he has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia.

Release date Australia

November 10th, 2022

Author

L.Frank Baum

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Illustrations

Color illustrations throughout

Interest Age

From 7 years

Pages

Series

Robert Ingpen Picture Book

Dimensions

222x262x14

ISBN-13

9781803380322

Product ID

35614915

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