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The Wizard of Oz (Hardcover)

~ (Author), (Author) "Dorothy lived in the midst of the great Kansas prairies, with Uncle Henry, who was a farmer, and Aunt Em, who was the farmer's wife..." (more)
Key Phrases: silver shoes, great wizard, Tin Woodman, Emerald City, Wicked Witch (more...)
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In the 100 years since L. Frank Baum first published his Wonderful Wizard of Oz, countless authors and illustrators have adapted, interpreted, and retold this story of Dorothy and her unusual companions, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. But for sheer opulence and sumptuous color, award-winning artist Charles Santore's 100th anniversary edition takes the cake. Santore's large, fairy-tale style watercolors feature ominous, shadowy forests, magnificent but deadly poppies, the whimsical, green-tinted landscapes of Oz, and the golden gray fields of Kansas. Each page is awash in color; many of the two-page spreads have no text to distract readers from the illustrations' myriad details--not-yet-blooming poppy buds, the Tin Woodman's watering can head, and the radiant good witch, Glinda, posing on her ruby-encrusted throne. The text is condensed rather than adapted; so virtually every word is Baum's own. Although some scenes have been left out, Baum's classic story rings through, loud and clear. Sharing this lush edition with a favorite child would be the perfect way to celebrate a century of Oz. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter


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Santore's illustrations for this new edition of Baum's classic tale work on two levels. They capture the story's epic sweep in numerous colorful landscapes and dramatic tableaux, and they are models of sustained characterization. Though the paintings occasionally lapse into Saturday morning TV cartoon art, they generally evoke the many beloved scenes with verve. In contrast to a rather mundane scarecrow, Santore's cowardly lion is a splendid beast--looming over his companions, lower jaw ever a-quiver. The episodes in the Emerald City are appropriately green-tinted (the book's pages, in fact, are green in these sequences) and cleverly framed by faceted, emeraldlike borders. Unfortunately, the text is abridged, and significant sequences and characters are missing. These cuts have robbed Santore of the chance to realize fully his vision of Oz, and readers of the opportunity to enjoy the story as Baum told it. Morrow's facsimile of the first edition illustrated by W. W. Denslow and Holt's edition illustrated by Michael Hague are better versions of this enduring favorite. All ages.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (September 12, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375811370
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375811371
  • Product Dimensions: 13 x 10.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,061 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A reader and an uncle, April 12, 2005
I have not found a more beautifuly illustrated book yet, in any genre of book.
This book is marvelous!

This is the Wizard of Oz book to own. The pictures are very different from the movie, but incredibly beautiful and enchanting. The realistic and fantasy lighting in this book is beyond description, its the very best of any chilrens book I have ever seen.

My mother gave me this book when I was a child and I have cherished it ever since.
The story could not be presented in a more complimentary and beautiful way, its wonderful.

I recommend this to anyone, parents, child, or single adult, the book is wonderful!

It may be hard to find, but it is well worth it. This book will teach its readers and viewers to aprechiate great art.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated, wonderful for younger kids (4+), February 18, 2003
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We gave this to our 4.5-year-old son for Christmas this year, and have been reading it over and over every since. The illustrations are spectacular, and the story is so beautifully extracted that -- especially with this audience -- it doesn't seem lacking at all. We are enjoying it to the hilt and plan to buy copies as gifts for other kids his age.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wizard of Oz story for toddlers, January 19, 2007
It was very hard to find the Wizard of Oz story for toddlers... it is certainly close to impossible to find it in stores! This book is beautiful and just perfect for the 3-4 year old I purchased it for. Wonderful pictures and story is perfectly written for toddlers to understand and sit through, captivate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiufl book
I recently purchased the Wizard of Oz book for my 3 year old grandaughter and it was everything I expected it to be and more. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Linda R. Kerr

5.0 out of 5 stars Love It!
My children love this book. The pictures are beautiful and the story is told better then the movie. My children and I can not get enough of this story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Wizard of Oz
Wonderful picture. A great thing to add to any kids Library. I have enjoy this book with our 6 year old. She like the movie and she wanted a copy of the book. Read more
Published on June 19, 2007 by Donny W. Kirkland

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Wizard of Oz
Before I buy any book I always read all the reviews, and go and look at them at a book store. I went and looked at all the available Wizard of Oz books. Read more
Published on June 5, 2007 by Sarah Orbanic

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my son's favorite book
The illustrations are beautiful and the story is condensed just enough to keep the interest of my curious 6 yr. old.
Published on May 13, 2007 by D. WEGNER

5.0 out of 5 stars I give it an A...
I love the Wizard of Oz books.... I just can't seem to get enough of them.... it brings your mind to a whole different world.... Read more
Published on December 29, 2006 by Beth B.

5.0 out of 5 stars OZ LIKE IT SHOULD
I had this book before, its great! Im going to rebuy it and share its art to my little brother.
Published on July 29, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb All-Round Wonderful Wizard
This well-illustrated version of The Wizard of Oz is what I regard as a definitive gift-book edition of the story. Read more
Published on August 8, 2004 by Yi-Peng

4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely art!
This unabriged editon of the 100 year old story is WONDERFUL. Denslow's art was made for the story---you can't seperate 'em, but this artist did and rather critizing it like the... Read more
Published on October 30, 2000 by Justin Richards

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