The Wizard of Oz Author:L. Frank Baum Celebrate the 100th birthday of a beloved American classic. — From the moment it appeared in 1900, The Wizard of Oz sparked the imaginations of children and adults alike. The inhabitants of Oz have become an important part of American literary history. — When Dorothy and her little dog Toto are suddenly swept from the plains of Kansas to th... more »e land of Oz, they meet up with some of the most endearing characters ever created, as well as one of the worst villains in children's literature. Together, Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion set off on a fantastic journey down the yellow brick road in search of the wonderful Wizard.
To celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the publication of this classic American tale, Michael Hague re-illustrated the jacket, which, along with the book's cover, has been newly designed. The cover is now a three-piece case with gold foil stamps of Oz and the artist's signature on the front. Spot illustrations have been added to the redesigned front and back matter and a photograph of L. Frank Baum is now included, making this a lavish edition just right for gift givers or collectors.« less
When a cyclone hits her Kansas home, Dorothy and her dog Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. To find her way back to Kansas, she must follow the yellow brick raod to where the great Wizard lives. Together with her companions the Tin Woodsman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure, and a journey that takes her to the City of Emeralds.
This is a beautiful edition of this book/story. It has a few pictures in it and looks like a collectors book. My book has never even been used so it's like new.