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The World Of Narnia #1
Lucy Steps Through the Wardrobe
Now you can experience the exciting adventures of Narnia in these new World of Narnia Picture Book paperback editions. In Lucy Steps Through the Wardrobe , Lucy wanders into a magical wardrobe and finds herself in the mysterious land know as Narnia. There, she meets Mr. Tumnus the Faun, who invites her to tea in his cave and tells her all about Narnia and the wicked White Witch, who has cast spell over the land making it always winter but never Christmas.
40 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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Deborah Maze
22 books2 followersDeborah Maze is the illustrator of several picture books as well as a line of greeting cards. She is a lifelong reader of the Little House books and has fond memories of reading them to her children when they were young. She lives with her family in southern California.
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November 15, 2022
2022 Review
As I predicted below, the perfect book to pick up on the day of the first snowfall.
2021 Review
After the mild disappointment of The Wood Between the Worlds, I'm pleased that Lucy Steps through the Wardrobe does a much better job with adapting the story of Narnia into a picture book. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the only place to start the Narniad, and the first few chapters adapted here brought all the magic back for me. This is why we named our dog Pevensie. This is why we have a "Spare Oom" sign on our guest bedroom door.
My favorite details were Maze's book titles in Mr. Tumnus's home. The ones named in the text are present: Nymphs and Their Ways, Is Man a Myth?. Some are Maze's own invention, and show a precious appreciation of Narnia: The First Joke, Liberation of the Lone Islands. I mean, this is the type of content we Narnia fans are here for. Young readers exploring this book on their own will have a solid foothold when entering the Narniad because of charming details like these. Again, I think this would be a lovely accompaniment to look at while listening to the audiobook.
Lucy Steps through the Wardrobe captures the always-winter-never-Christmas atmosphere so well, I was ready to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate while snow fell, but alas, it is still Very Humid and Very Hot where I live and that was a rude awakening. This is just the type of book I would ritually read during the year's first snowfall. Hasten the day! (For those of us who thrive on the chill and brisk, that is.)
As I predicted below, the perfect book to pick up on the day of the first snowfall.
2021 Review
After the mild disappointment of The Wood Between the Worlds, I'm pleased that Lucy Steps through the Wardrobe does a much better job with adapting the story of Narnia into a picture book. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the only place to start the Narniad, and the first few chapters adapted here brought all the magic back for me. This is why we named our dog Pevensie. This is why we have a "Spare Oom" sign on our guest bedroom door.
My favorite details were Maze's book titles in Mr. Tumnus's home. The ones named in the text are present: Nymphs and Their Ways, Is Man a Myth?. Some are Maze's own invention, and show a precious appreciation of Narnia: The First Joke, Liberation of the Lone Islands. I mean, this is the type of content we Narnia fans are here for. Young readers exploring this book on their own will have a solid foothold when entering the Narniad because of charming details like these. Again, I think this would be a lovely accompaniment to look at while listening to the audiobook.
Lucy Steps through the Wardrobe captures the always-winter-never-Christmas atmosphere so well, I was ready to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate while snow fell, but alas, it is still Very Humid and Very Hot where I live and that was a rude awakening. This is just the type of book I would ritually read during the year's first snowfall. Hasten the day! (For those of us who thrive on the chill and brisk, that is.)
January 7, 2018
This is the first installment of a five part series abridged version of C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia. This part establishes the beginning background of the story and Lucy's first travails into Narnia.
These books read like an old Radio episode, they summarize what came before, and then add to the story piece by piece. This particular book is the beginning piece, and so sets the tone for the rest of the story to come.
These books read like an old Radio episode, they summarize what came before, and then add to the story piece by piece. This particular book is the beginning piece, and so sets the tone for the rest of the story to come.
October 13, 2019
Great for young readers wanting to explore the world of Narnia. Good for ages 6 or 7-12. Illustrations are lovely and hold the magic of the worlds of C.S. Lewis.
March 24, 2021
Big blocks of words, but the kids love the story
May 27, 2024
I recently purchased a used copy sight unseen because, well, it’s Narnia, and I am so glad I did. The illustrations and adaptation of the story are very lovely.
March 16, 2020
I love how part of the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe was turned into a picture book! The pictures are beautiful and the story is something all children can enjoy!
Lexile: 940
GR: T
Trait: Presentation
Lexile: 940
GR: T
Trait: Presentation
January 31, 2025
An excellent adaptation for young readers, with great illustrations.
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