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The classic #1 song of the century and bestselling picture book has been transformed into a magnificent board book. Breathtaking and magical artwork by Eric Puybaret will magically transport young readers from a little red farmhouse up over the rainbow, into the sky where bluebirds fly and castles rise high in the clouds, and beyond.• Ranked #1 on the "Songs of the Century" list compiled by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts• Ranked #1 by the American Film Institute as the greatest movie song of all time on "AFI’s 100 Years….100 Songs" list

''Over the Rainbow,'' the Academy Award-winning ballad from the classic movie The Wizard of Oz, staring Judy Garland, is one of the mot popular songs ever written. It has recently been voted as one of the top hits of the 20th century by music-industry professionals. In this fresh interpretation of the classic song, a young girl discovers that a bit of hope & a dash of imagination can clear up the gloomiest day & transport her beyond the rainbow. Between E.Y. Harburg s beautiful lyrics & Julia Noonan s glowing, colorful art, this book for children of all ages expresses the timeless message that wonderful things can happen when you dare to dream.

Take a magical journeyOVER THE RAINBOW When all the world is a hopeless jumbleand the raindrops tumble all around,Heaven opens a magic lane.When all the clouds darken up the skyway,there's a rainbow highway to be found, Leading from your window pane to a place behind the sun,just a step beyond the rain.You may not immediately recognize these words--but you definitely know and love the song to which they belong. This is the introductory verse to ""Over the Rainbow,"" sung with such memorable poignancy by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz. Although she actually recorded these opening lyrics, they were never used in the film. Now, this classic song has been transformed into a magnificent picture book and CD set. Breathtaking and magical artwork by Eric Puybaret will carry young readers from a little red farmhouse up over the rainbow, into the sky where bluebirds fly and castles rise high in the clouds, and beyond.The extraordinary soundtrack for this book is performed by Judy Collins, who has recorded what might be the very best version of ""Over the Rainbow"" ever sung. The winner of a Grammy Award, Collins's glorious voice is one of the most admired of the 20th and 21st centuries. Her version of this classic will delight and touch the heart of every parent and child who listens. As an added bonus, the enclosed CD also contains two delightful additional songs recorded by Judy Collins: White Choral Bells and I See the Moon.