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The Wizard of Oz Book

How many times have you seen The Wizard of Oz on Television? How many times have you seen Judy Garland and her red shoes following the Yellow Brick Road? Can you remember the story, or do you just remember the film characters? Forget all those, and immerse yourself in this magnificent book. If you also have preconceptions about pop-up books, then forget those too. The original story was written by L Frank Baumand; this edition, created by Robert Sabuda, is a shorter version of the original story. The artwork, in the style of WW Denslow, the original artist, is exceptional, made up of prints created from cut blocks of linoleum. Open up the first page and find Dorothy, with her uncle Henry, a farmer, and his wife Aunt Em on their farm in the cyclone belt of Kansas, USA. Watch the cyclone approach and see the house and its surroundings before they are transported (found over the page) to a "country of marvellous beauty", the land of Oz. Meet the munchkins, hear about the Wicked Witch of the East and be there when Dorothy finds the magical silver shoes, and the Witch of the North, before undertaking her journey on the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, accompanied by her dog Toto. Dorothy joins up with a scarecrow, finds a tin woodman, and a cowardly lion, and with them makes her way through a great forest. The Emerald City comes into view (more easily appreciated when seen through the green spectacles provided) and Dorothy discovers Oz, the Great and Terrible. The amazing story unfolds and the travellers continue in their quest to find the Wicked Witch. Further adventures ensue, featuring flying monkeys, yellow Winkie slaves, the demise of the Wicked Witch, and soon, until eventually, as in all good stories, there is a happy ending when Dorothy returns home safely. Recommend for children aged 6 years and over, this book is a modern take on a real classic, and it will make an excellent gift for book lovers everywhere.--Susan NaylorRead More

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  • Amazon

    A commemerative pop-up book to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication of Frank L. Baum's classic story 'The Wizard of Oz'. See a whirling tornado whisk Dorothy off in the first page, meet a melting Wicked Witch and experience the stunning Emerald City centrefold.

  • Foyles

    Follow the yellow brick road with the master of paper engineering. With stunning pop-ups and elaborative interactive details, this is a gift that will be treasured for generations.  Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Robert Sabuda’s resplendent pop-up version features a shortened version of L. Frank Baum’s original text, and artwork in the style of W.W. Denslow.   With a jaw-dropping number of pop-ups on every page, be blown away by the swirling tornado, marvel at the gleaming Emerald City, and soar into the sky on the wizard’s hot air balloon. Featuring sparkling touches of colored foil and Emerald City eyeglasses, this classic tale is certain to find an honored place on any family’s bookshelf.   Other pop-up books by Robert Sabuda: The 12 Days of Christmas  Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland  Beauty and the Beast  The Little Mermaid  The Night Before Christmas  Peter Pan  Winter’s Tale  The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 

  • TheBookPeople

    Robert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the style of W. W. Denslow. With sparkling touches of coloured foil and Emerald City eyeglasses, this classic tale is certain to find an honoured place on the family bookshelf.

  • BookDepository

    The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz : Hardback : Simon & Schuster : 9780689834981 : : 01 Oct 2001 : Pop-up master Robert Sabuda's magical celebration of L. Frank Baum's classic The Wonder Wizard of Oz.

  • Pickabook

    L. Frank Baum, Robert Sabuda (Illus), Robert Sabuda

  • 0689834985
  • 9780689834981
  • L. Frank Baum, Robert Sabuda
  • 25 July 2001
  • Simon & Schuster Children's
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 14
  • New edition
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