" The book has a bright and joyous atmosphere. It will indeed be strange if there be a normal child who will not enjoy the story ." "The funniest - the handsomest - the most elaborate child's book ever published." - The New York Times, 1900. " The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has become America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairy tale ... one of the most-read children's books." - Library of Congress. "to please a child is a sweet and lovely thing that warms one's heart and brings its own reward." - L. Frank ...
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" The book has a bright and joyous atmosphere. It will indeed be strange if there be a normal child who will not enjoy the story ." "The funniest - the handsomest - the most elaborate child's book ever published." - The New York Times, 1900. " The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has become America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairy tale ... one of the most-read children's books." - Library of Congress. "to please a child is a sweet and lovely thing that warms one's heart and brings its own reward." - L. Frank Baum. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an enchanting tale of adventure and self-discovery in a magical country. It is America's first and greatest fairy tale and is one of the most-read children's books. Its unforgettable characters and memorable adventures made it an instant classic. This edition contains all the original illustrations. Denslow's original images and changing colour scheme enhance our appreciation of the book. Denslow's imagination has given us the familiar and beloved visual world of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American children's writer. He is best-known for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , though he wrote another thirteen books in the Oz series and over fifty-five novels. Baum wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz after failures as an actor, and proprietor of, successively a theater, a general store, a newspaper and a trade magazine. With The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Baum aimed to create an Americanized fairy tale, like Grimms' and Andersen's "in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out." Features of this edition: It contains all 148 of W. W. Denslow's color illustrations, that are essential to a true appreciation of this book, which is the creation of both author and illustrator. Almost every page has a color illustration. The text is set in a crisp large modern 12 point font that children and grandparents will find easy to read. It contains the author's introduction.
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Denslow, W W. New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 216 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Denslow, W W. New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 216 p. Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Denslow, W W. New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 216 p. Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
