The Wizard of Oz (Young Reading CD Packs Series 2) - Softcover

Frank L Baum

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074609647X ISBN 13: 9780746096475

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelista. When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems., Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas? Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

About this title

Review:

"Irresistible for children learning to read" - Child Education Plus; "The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming." - The Irish Sunday Independent; "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme" - Julia Eccleshare

Synopsis:

This is a new edition of this popular "Young Reading" title re-issued with a hardback cover and the audio CD inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion in their amazing journey to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. "The Young Reading" series is developed with experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. The packaging also allows potential purchasers to view the inside of the book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 074609647X
• ISBN 13: 9780746096475
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Mauro Evangelista