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Wizard of Oz
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A brilliant read-aloud version of the much-loved classic by L. Frank Baum, sure to capture young imaginations. When Dorothy is whisked off to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas?
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A delightful paperback edition of a popular title in the best-selling Usborne Picture Books series retelling the beloved story by L. Frank Baum.Ages 18mths +
A brilliant read-aloud version of the much-loved classic story by L. Frank Baum. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas? With simple text and charming illustrations to bring the story to life for younger readers.
A brilliant read-aloud version of the much-loved classic story by L. Frank Baum. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas? With simple text and charming illustrations to bring the story to life for younger readers.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781409555957
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 January 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Mauro Evangelista
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 3.0mm
Width: 228.0mm
Height: 251.0mm
Weight: 150g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.
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