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

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 difficult to resist. Modeling his depictions of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, at the very same time as the rest right after W. W. Denslow's original art, Sabuda adds a third dimension that would have rocked Denslow's--and Baum's--world. Glorious red poppies wave seductively in a field. A rapidly spinning cyclone actually casts a breeze over the startled reader's face. This great introduction for the story of Oz doubles as a fun collector's item. Sabuda's homage towards the classic is truly spectacular; even purists will gasp in delight in the sight with the humbug wizard floating away in his shiny green, gold, and blue hot-air balloon. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter 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. And the Emerald City positively glitters with green, especially when young readers try on the certain tinted"Spectacles for You"provided in a pocket on the page.