The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Will be published approx. on 20. July 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-80338-100-8 (ISBN)
Description
A picture book edition of a much-loved classic, with illustrations by award-winning artist, Robert Ingpen.
An iconic classic, The Wizard of Oz is a must-read for adults and children alike. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.
Now retold in picture book form by Karen Saunders - with stunning artwork by Robert Ingpen.
An iconic classic, The Wizard of Oz is a must-read for adults and children alike. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.
Now retold in picture book form by Karen Saunders - with stunning artwork by Robert Ingpen.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Fully illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 251 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
213 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80338-100-8 (9781803381008)
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Persons
Karen Saunders has an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University, UK. Her first picture book, Baby Badger's Wonderful Night, was published by Gullane. She has also worked as a primary school teacher. Karen lives in Bath, UK, with her husband and son. Follow Karen at www.karensaunders.co.uk or on Twitter: @writingkaren Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia, and still lives and works nearby in Barwon Heads. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and he has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia.