The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum, Robert Ingpen

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WELBECK
01 March 2022

Children's & Educational; Classic fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: Robert Ingpen Picture Book

The perfect gift for a young adventurer.

Share your beloved childhood stories with the next generation!

Robert Ingpen's illustrations beautifully capture the enchanting world of Oz, and his characterisations magically bring Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow and the Tin-Man to life.

An iconic classic, The Wizard of Oz is a must-read for adults and children alike. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.

A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories.

'Ingpen's drawings are utterly compelling'

Michael Morpurgo

By: L. Frank Baum
Illustrated by: Robert Ingpen
Imprint: WELBECK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 198mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 940g
ISBN: 9781913519650
ISBN 10: 1913519651
Series: Robert Ingpen Picture Book
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 March 2022
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in the village of Chittenango, New York. His first children's book, a collection of nursery rhymes, was published in 1897, and he wrote many more books for children under his own name and various pseudonyms. He is best known for his books about the magical Land of Oz. The first,The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was published in 1900 and was an instant hit - followed by thirteen sequels. Baum was an unstoppable creative force, pouring his energy and fortunes into his writing and producing many theatrical and film adaptations of his works. Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia. He studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia. A world-renowned artist and author, he has designed, illustrated and written over 100 books. This series of classic works illustrated by Robert includesTreasure Island,Peter Pan andWendy,The Jungle Book,The Wind in the Willows andA Christmas Carol. Robert lives and works in Anglesea, near his home town of Geelong.