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The Wizard of Oz Hardcover: The Classic Edition (by Acclaimed Illustrator)

The Wizard of Oz Hardcover: The Classic Edition (by Acclaimed Illustrator) - Hardcover

by L. Frank Baum
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Availability:In StockContributor:L. Frank Baum, Charles Santore (Illustrator)Series:Classic EditionAudience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2015-05-19Pages:104
Language:EnglishPublisher:Applesauce PressISBN-13:9781604335422ISBN-10:1604335424UPC:9781604335422Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Classics, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Action & AdventureSize:12.70 x 9.80 x 0.50 inchesWeight:2.0018Product ID:SCF7MD766D

"We're off to see the Wizard! The wonderful Wizard of Oz!" Rediscover L. Frank Baum's timeless children's classic that has charmed readers for generations.

Readers of all ages will follow the Yellow Brick Road in this unforgettable and colorful journey that takes us from Dorothy's gray Kansas home into the blue Munchkin land; from the sparkling bejeweled Emerald City to the dark, foreboding forest; and finally, to the ruby-red throne room of Glinda the Good Witch. Join the found family of Dorothy and Toto, Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman as they journey through the wonderful land of Oz.

This Classic Edition of The Wizard of Oz features:

  • A beautifully designed hardcover
  • A child-friendly retelling that remains faithful to L. Frank Baum's original text
  • Illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables
  • Is a wonderful gift for young readers during the holidays or for birthdays

Charles Santore's works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Snow White.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Applesauce PressISBN-13:9781604335422ISBN-10:1604335424UPC:9781604335422Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Classics, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Action & AdventureSize:12.70 x 9.80 x 0.50 inchesWeight:2.0018Product ID:SCF7MD766D
L. Frank Baum is the author of 14 Oz books, as well as many other classics of American fantasy. THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ is the best known of his legendary books.

Charles Santore renowned illustrations have been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Paul Revere's Ride, which was named 2004 Children's Book of the Year for Poetry by the Bank Street College Children's Book Committee. His illustrations for The Wizard of Oz, which is widely considered to be the quintessential illustrated version, were used as the scenic backdrops for a major television performance of the work.
Publisher: Applesauce Press

Contributor(s)

L. Frank Baum, Charles Santore (Illustrator)

Author

L. Frank Baum

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