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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 100th Anniversary Edition (Books of Wonder) 52 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperCollins, 2000
The original weirdness
I admit, it has been years since I bothered to read this book--kiddie-hood, in fact. I also never saw the movie all the way through until I entered college. But since Oz has utterly invaded our culture, I figured I would give myself a reminder of what all the fuss is about and maybe find new ways to complain about "Wicked."Truly, this is what classic children's literature should be! Despite ...
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-up 121 reviews
L. Frank Baum
Little Simon, 2001
Charming
This book was recommended by a friend who has it and reads it to her granddaughter. I bought it to give as a gift to my granddaughter, but was so thrilled at the charming and spectacular content, I have kept it for myself. The pop ups have such amazing color and are on heavy enough paper that it should last a long time. I have been a great fan of all the Oz books (which I Have, some printed in ...
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Ozma of Oz (Books of Wonder)39 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperCollins, 1989
30 years later, I still love this book!
I still treasure the battered copy of this book I received in second grade. As a child, this series absolutely captured my imagination and contributed heavily to my growing love of reading. John R. Neil's illustrations are an important part of the book, drawing the reader into the world of Oz.
Ozma of Oz is one of the most fun books in the series. Brave, plucky Dorothy is a character any ...
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The Complete Wizard of Oz Collection1 review, 2008
Perfect for kids
It just doesn't get any better than Frank Baum for children. Amazingly imaginative stories and unique characters.
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Oxford World Classics - Children's Classics Set: 5-volume set (Oxford World's Classics)
L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, ...
Oxford University Press, USA, 2007
We are proud to offer this five-book set: a collection of classic tales that no child should grow up without! The introduction to Peter and Wendy or the Cowardly Lion and Dorothy are magical moments that a child will never forget. Bring this collection into your child's life and provide the wonderful gift of imagination to enhance their world for years to come. Includes, Peter Pan and Other Plays, The Secret Garden, Hans Andersen's Fairy ...
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15 Books in 1: L. Frank Baum's Original "Oz" Series. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, ... 30 reviews
L, Frank Baum
Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax Ltd, 2005
Frank Baum's Original "Oz" Series
I have grown up loving the movie classic "The Wizard of Oz". When I read the first four books in my teens I found that there is so much more. I have found an author with an imagination to touch the heart and stories that are funny and have morals twisted in the adventures. Now that I have grandchildren I read them these stories and we discuss the characters (many more then the few in the ...
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The Wizard of Oz (Tor Classics)93 reviews
L. Frank Baum
Tor Classics, 1993
The Great Adventure
This book was a great adventure!! You meet a lot of imaginary creatures and go through the woods through a town made of china and its good for children or adults!!!!!! So if you want your child to read more often give him/her the wizard of oz it will be imposible for your child to stop reading it!!!!!!!!! So if you want to read read read than read the wizard of oz!!!!!!!!!!!ITS ...
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Books of Wonder)31 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperTrophy, 2001
An Ageless Classic For All Ages
As a child, I had the movie based off of this book memorized. The movie was a classic favorite of mine, this during a time when the Wizard of Oz was broadcasted yearly, when there were only 4 or 5 channels on the television (at least that we were able to get reception on) and when the battle between VHS and Beta was still abound. And at this age, during this era -- it never really occured to me ...
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The Annotated Wizard of Oz (Centennial Edition)35 reviews
L. Frank Baum
W. W. Norton, 2000
Had enough of the "real" world? Oz awaits.
I'm a big fan of these annotated books, not only for their visual appeal on the bookshelf, but for their ability to transport me away from the everyday world. And you may think you know Oz because you can sing "Over the Rainbow" and "Follow the Yellow Brick Road", but I assure you, this book will take you farther into Oz than you ever went before. Unlike The Annotated Alice: The Definitive ...
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The Marvelous Land of Oz (Books of Wonder)21 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperCollins, 1985
Perhaps the Funniest of the Oz series...
I seem to say that every Oz book is my favorite, and I suppose that speaks to the strength of the series. What I really enjoyed about this book as a child is that I had actually read "Ozma of Oz" (second in the series) before this one. So I had no idea that this story would tell us how Ozma arrived on the scene. What a fantastic surprise! Once again, Baum shows us why he is the master of fantasy, ...
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Road to Oz, The (Books of Wonder)16 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperCollins, 1991
a grand evocation of a child's birthday party
As noted by some other reviewers Road to Oz doesn't conform to the usual requirements of a fairy tale such as a quest or continual action adventure. However, I believe Baum was aiming at something different here, namely, evoking the wonder, anticipation and shared excitement that young children feel at a birthday party (the point of the book is the celebration of Ozma's birthday). The first ...
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Tik-Tok of Oz (Books of Wonder)10 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperCollins, 1996
One of Baum's funniest works
Growing up, reading the Oz books, I found "Tik-Tok of Oz" to be one of my favorites. Rediscovering them now, as an adult, I find it still delights me more than most. The plot, I must admit, is quite reminiscent of "Ozma of Oz" -- a girl and a mortal animal wash up on the shores of some fairyland, encounter the man Tik-Tok and find themselves trapped in a battle with the king of the Nomes. It has ...
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The Magic of Oz (Books of Wonder)8 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperCollins, 1999
Unforgettable
I first heard this story 53 years ago in second grade. Our teacher read a portion each day. It was truly a magical time for me. I was transformed and delighted by the glass cat, the idea of miniature monkeys jumping out of Ozma's birthday cake and most of all the amazing flower that bloomed over and over again. Years later I read it again sure that the bloom would have come off the rose ...
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The Lost Princess of Oz (Books of Wonder)14 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperCollins, 1998
Fabulous
My son and I have been reading the Oz Series for the past few months. Everynight before he goes to bed we read at least one chapter. All the books to this point in the series have been a pleasure to read and my son has throughly enjoyed them all. My son and I agree that this one of our favorits. Wonderful how Mr. Baum was able to include most of the charaters from his previous books as well ...
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Coloring Book (Colour Books)4 reviews
L. Frank Baum
Dover Publications, 1974
Great Oz Coloring Book!
This coloring book is amazingly incredible! You can color the exact Denslow Drawings and give them life! Beautifully adapted as well. It was AWESOME!=0) EVERYONE Should buy this book!=)
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The Treasury of Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard ...1 review
L., Frank Baum
Wilder Publications, 2007
The Marvelous Mind of Baum
This is a wonderful book that combines all of the very imaginative OZ books into one volume. Every child should either read or be read these stories as they grow up.
My only complaint with this volume is that it doesn't have any illustrations. I would have very much have liked to see a volume like this but with all of the original illustrations. They are so fanciful and lovely that it is a ...
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The Emerald City of Oz (Books of Wonder)23 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperCollins, 1993
The Emerald City of Oz (Books of Wonder)
The sixth book in the series The Emerald City of Oz (Books of Wonder) by L. Frank Baum is one of the best so far and covers the adventures of Dorothy and her numerous friends in the land of oz. This time Dorothy moves to Oz for good with her aunt and uncle after they have lost all their money and been evicted from their farm. Here we get once more to meet old friends such as the tinman, jack ...
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Signet Classics)
L. Frank Baum
Signet Classics, 2006
The treasure that captured a nation's imagination Everyone's favorite farmgirl, Dorothy from Kansas, finds herself on a strange odyssey with three new friends. Readers young and old alike will enjoy this trip down Memory Lane, via the Yellow Brick Road.
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Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (Books of Wonder)15 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperCollins, 1990
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
My 9 year old daughter is very much enjoying all the books in the series. This one is no exception.
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The Patchwork Girl of Oz (Books of Wonder)20 reviews
L. Frank Baum
HarperCollins, 1995
Patchwork Girl leaves you in stitches
This book marks Baum's return to the world of Oz after trying to quit his fabled story land in an attempt to muse upon new subjects--thankfully, it was an unsuccessful attempt, and he came back with delightful vengeance in this remarkable story. "The Patchwork Girl of Oz" is one of Baum's longer Oz books, and it is also very plot-driven, somewhat of an exception for him. Luckily, this plot--the ...
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