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A critical edition of an American classic includes the complete text, twenty-four original drawings, and reflections and essays by Gore Vidal, James Thurker, Alix Kates Shulman, and other notable authors
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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz, master paper engineer Robert Sabuda has created a pop-up version of Dorothy's adventures in Oz that fans will find hard to resist. Modeling his depictions of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the rest after W. W. Denslow's original art, Sabuda adds a third dimension that would have rocked Denslow's--and Baum's--world. A rapidly spinning cyclone actually casts a breeze over the startled reader's face. Glorious red poppies wave seductively in a field. And the Emerald City positively glitters with green, especially when young readers try on the special tinted "Spectacles for You" provided in a pocket on the page. The abridged text, provided in minibooklets set onto each page, covers enough basics for the Oz novice, but we recommend a read-aloud of the original, as well, for all the glory and detail of Baum's fantastic tale. Sabuda's homage to the classic is truly spectacular; even purists will gasp in delight at the sight of the humbug wizard floating away in his shiny green, gold, and blue hot-air balloon. This great introduction to the story of Oz doubles as a fun collector's item. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter
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"Baum was a true educator, and those who read his Oz books are often made what they were not--imaginative,
tolerant, alert to wonders, life."--Gore Vidal
tolerant, alert to wonders, life."--Gore Vidal
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- PublisherSchocken Books
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0805238123
- ISBN 13 9780805238129
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages320
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