I Am Elphaba (Universal Pictures Wicked)

Name: I Am Elphaba (Universal Pictures Wicked)
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780593896860
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By Mary Man-Kong

Series: Little Golden Book

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I Am Elphaba stars in her first-ever Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures' Wicked—releasing in theatres on 22 November 2024! This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elphaba, a green-skinned misunderstood woman from Universal Pictures' Wicked film. Glinda and the Wizard... Read More

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I Am Elphaba stars in her first-ever Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures' Wicked—releasing in theatres on 22 November 2024!

This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elphaba, a green-skinned misunderstood woman from Universal Pictures' Wicked film. Glinda and the Wizard are also featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations that will delight children ages 2 to 5, as well as Universal Pictures' Wicked fans and collectors of all ages! Universal Pictures' Wicked flies into theatres on 22 November 2024!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593896860

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 October 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

Illustrated by Elsa Chang

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Health & Wellness Mary Man-Kong Penguin Books Recommended Books (Ages 5 - 8) Self-Help & Personal Development Series: Little Golden Book Wicked Young Adult

About the Author

Mary Man-Kong is also the author of The Spooky Smells of Halloween and other delightful children's books. She lives in New York, New York. Chi Chung is an experienced children's book illustrator. Her vibrant, joyful paintings have brought delight to children everywhere.

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