The Wizard of Oz Hardcover: The Classic Edition (by the New York Times Bestseller Illustrator)

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Were off to see the Wizard! The wonderful Wizard of Oz! Rediscover L. Frank Baum's timeless childrens 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 Dorothys 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 Santores 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 childrens stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Snow White.

Reviews

"Charles Santore turns L. Frank Baums classic story, THE WIZARD OF OZ into an heirloom book. There are 100 pages in this abridgment of Dorothys adventures, all fully illustrated, most full-page and many double-page spreads. Together they reinvigorate the tale in an oversized book which speaks volumes about the rich imaginations of Baum and Santore while making the book accessible to younger readers." -- Susie Wilde of Igniting Writing
"I look forward to bringing this book into my classroom on Monday. I have a feeling that many of my Wizard of Oz fans will be clamoring to read it." -- Katherine Sokolowski of Read, Write, Reflect
"THE WIZARD OF OZ: THE CLASSIC EDITION is a beautifully rendered book that is sure to quickly become a family favorite." -- Alex Baugh of Randomly Reading

Author Bio

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 childrens stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas and Henry Wadsworth Longfellows Paul Reveres Ride, which was named 2004 Childrens Book of the Year for Poetry by the Bank Street College Childrens 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.