Wizard of Oz

by Ladybird Books

When Dorothy finds herself in the Land of Oz, all she wants to do is go home. She and Toto, with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the cowardly Lion, go to the Emerald City to consult the famous Wizard of Oz. But the Wizard will not help them unless they destroy the Wicked Witch of the West.

48 pages, Hardcover

Published October 5, 1993

About the author

Ladybird books are known and loved the world over. For millions of people, they bring back the golden days of childhood - learning to read, discovering the magic of books, and growing up.

The very first Ladybird book ever was produced by a jobbing printer called Wills & Hepworth during the First World War. The company, based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, began to publish 'pure and healthy literature' for children, registering the Ladybird logo in 1915. Despite the company's claims, however, those books would no longer be politically correct. In the ABC Picture Book, for example, A stood for armoured train!

Reviews

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Wizard of Oz (Read It Yourself)” by Fran Hunia, Angus McBride, L. Frank Baum

Nice way of introducing a classic to young readers.

“'Magic shoes, please take me home,' she says, and soon she is at home on the farm.” ***
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[nona ★ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Es war ganz gut, aber die Geschichte hätte schöner sein können und das TÖTEN der Hexe war auch nicht so schön!

[Carl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked my copy up at a book sale (at the last minute), and enjoyed it over coffee. A beautifully illustrated timeless tale—for kids of all ages!

[Ollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Леон в захваті від цієї історії. Що у викладенні Баума, що у викладенні Волкова, що українською, що російською, а відтепер - і англійською теж.
Сподіваюся, що колись йому сподобається і неадаптована книжка теж.