The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-up

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Amazon.com Review:
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz, master paper engineer Robert Sabuda has created a pop-up version of Dorothy's adventures in Oz that fans will find hard to resist. Modeling his depictions of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the rest after W. W. Denslow's original art, Sabuda adds a third dimension that would have rocked Denslow's--and Baum's--world. A rapidly spinning cyclone actually casts a breeze over the startled reader's face. Glorious red poppies wave seductively in a field. And the Emerald City positively glitters with green, especially when young readers try on the special tinted "Spectacles for You" provided in a pocket on the page. The abridged text, provided in minibooklets set onto each page, covers enough basics for the Oz novice, but we recommend a read-aloud of the original, as well, for all the glory and detail of Baum's fantastic tale. Sabuda's homage to the classic is truly spectacular; even purists will gasp in delight at the sight of the humbug wizard floating away in his shiny green, gold, and blue hot-air balloon. This great introduction to the story of Oz doubles as a fun collector's item. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter

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Robert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the style of W. W. Denslow. With sparkling touches of colored foil and Emerald City eyeglasses, this classic tale is certain to find an honored place on the family bookshelf.

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ISBN13: 9780689817519
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product details:

Item number (ASIN): 0689817517
Author: L. Frank Baum
Creator: Robert Sabuda, Illustrator
ISBN: 0689817517
Manufacturer: Little Simon
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 16
Package Dimensions: 165 x 843 x 1047 (hundredths-inches)
Publication Date: January 31, 2001
Publisher: Little Simon
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Binding: Hardcover

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Average Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

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- Spectacular Wizard of Oz Pop Up Book
The use of string and wooden dowels for movement on page 1 for the tornado and page 6 for the hot air balloon are truly amazing. This makes for careful and delicate handling of the pages. As with all pop up books, you need to watch out as you may need to help an intricate pop up along in closing and not get creased up. My two year old grandson never ceases to ask to see shimmering Emerald City with the green colored eyeglasses. His favorite scene is of the Wizard in the hot air balloon. He is spell bound by the moving balloon and puts his forehead right up to the wooden dowel to marvel at the glistening green moving balloon. This is a spectacular Wizard of Oz story and will not fail to bring you joy. Robert Sabuda's books are works of art and I now have collected many of his pop up books. This book is truly one of his finest works.

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- Wizard of Oz Pop Up - It's OK
Per my 9 year old son - When you first open it you will like it sometimes, sometimes not. If you're bored at home then it is not so boring anymore. I liked the pop ups better then the story.

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- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-Up
A Wonderfully illustrated book with very detailed pop-ups. Great for a child 5 and up. Any child younger than that may not appreciate the details in the book, and not be aware of the need for delicate handling with the pages to keep the pop-ups working properly.

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- Pop up Wonder
Each page has wonderful pop-ups. Nice surprises too! If you like pop up books, add this to your collection.

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- Beautiful
This book is really beautiful, you can see people put love in doing the book. I totally recommend it.