Books with title The Wizard

Regarded as a modern fairy tale, L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz is one of America’s most cherished and enchanting children’s stories. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features original illustrations by W. W. Denslow, coloured by Barbara Frith, and an afterword by Professor Sarah Churchwell.Follow Dorothy, and her loyal dog Toto, as they are carried away from Kansas by a cyclone to the wonderful world of Oz. Wandering down the yellow brick road Dorothy meets her three famous companions – a Scarecrow longing for a brain, a Tin Woodman wishing for a heart, a cowardly Lion yearning for some courage – and together they travel to the illustrious Emerald City where they hope all their dreams will come true.

Meet L. Frank Baum’s original, beloved characters in this Little Unicorn easy-to-read abridged classic taken from the 1901 first edition. World famous, gold-medal-winning illustrator Greg Hildebrandt’s twenty-three color paintings and seven black and white drawings will bring the whimsical magic of the Land of Oz into your child’s life. With thought, courage, and love, Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion triumph over evil in this delightful adventure. Sized for small hands, this high quality, hardcover book is a valuable addition to every child’s library.

Kaytek, a mischievous schoolboy who wants to become a wizard, is surprised to discover that he is able to perform magic spells and change reality. He begins to lead a double life: a powerful wizard in the dress of an ordinary boy. It’s all great fun using magic to cause strange incidents in his school and neighborhood, but soon Kaytek’s increasing powers cause major chaos around the city of Warsaw. Disillusioned, he leaves the country and wanders the world in search of the meaning of his good intentions, his unique abilities, and their consequences. Revolving around the notion that power is not without responsibility, nor without repercussions, this story speaks to every child's dream of freeing themselves from the endless control of adults, and shaping the world to their own designs.

First U. S. Edition. Bound in red cloth with gold lettering. 19 B&W plates, 293 pages. A VG copy, covers are clean & bright. Gilt lettering unrubbed. Tiny tear at the head of the spine. Owner's name is stamped at the edge of the page blocks & both endpapers. A few inked lines on the front & rear fly. A small address plate is also attached to the front endpaper. A nice solid copy.

This Seedbox Classics edition of the Wizard of Oz includes illustrations.The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a popular story that follows the adventures of a young girl named Dorothy in the wonderful Land of Oz. After a storm swept away her Kansas farm, Dorothy and her dog Toto come in contact with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion, and other fascinating characters as Dorothy attempts to return home.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz follows the adventures of a young girl named Dorothy Gale in the Land of Oz, after being swept away from her Kansas farm home in a cyclone. Dorothy quickly teams up with a cowardly lion, a scarecrow and a tin man, and they set out on a quest to find the Wizard of Oz. They soon find out that the wizard is not quite who they expect, and that they must seek Glinda, the Good Witch of the South.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is one of the best-known stories in American popular culture and has been widely translated. Its initial success, and the success of the 1902 Broadway musical which Baum adapted from his original story, led to the famous 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, and the 2003 musical, Wicked. This cloth-bound book includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket, and is limited to 100 copies.

Join Dorothy and her dog Toto as they travel along the yellow brick road in Land of Oz, meeting new friends like the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion along the way. Help them defeat the Wicked Witch and return Dorothy to her home in Kansas.L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has delighted generations of both children and adults alike. Enjoy Amy Best’s picture book adaption of this classic tale.

Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore! Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman, and the Lion on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. This exciting new Classic Pop-Ups book brings the beloved L. Frank Baum tale to life like never before — with gorgeous color illustrations by Paul Hess and incredible pop-up panoramas accented by atmospheric sounds and music. Leave the cornfields of Kansas behind on the clouds of a whooshing tornado, oil the rusty Tin Woodsman's squeaky joints, and discover the Emerald City as it rises before your eyes in one of the most incredible pop-up scenes ever created. This version of The Wizard of Oz is utterly captivating, and destined to be a favorite bedtime book for years to come!