Book Review: The Wizard of Oz by Sheri Safran, illus. by Nicola L. Robinson

I'm sure by now you've heard that there is a new Wizard of Oz movie coming out, made by Disney (you can catch the trailer on iTunes). And while I'm sure it will be great, it may not be good for the younger set. But what if you want to expose them to the wonderful tale?

I have a solution for you! 

 

Synopsis: Few stories are as ubiquitous as The Wizard of Oz. 

It's difficult to put a new spin on a classic, but that is exactly what has been done in this edition, which brings the story to life with three-dimensional pop-up scenes and Nicola Robinson's intricate pen-and-ink illustrations. Watch the tornado descend on Dorothy's house and fear the cackle from the Wicked Witch of the West. Follow Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man down the yellow brick road into the Emerald City and experience the wonder of returning home with a click of the magic slippers. 

Younger kids will love the charming drawings and interactive pop-ups,  and adults will enjoy revisiting a story from their own childhoods. 

An abbreviated adaptation of the original work by L. Frank Baum celebrates the tale that has transcended time while introducing it to an entirely new generation of readers.

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was the children's author, playwright and journalist wrote the American classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900.

Review: This is a great book! It really breaks the story down to it's basics! It would be a great book to read over an extended period of time, and then sit down together as a family and see the original movie. The pops up are unique in that they open as squares with multiple facets, and are sure to fascinate a younger child! With the additional illustrations, they really help to tell the story!

If you are looking for a new way to tell a classic story, check out this latest pop up book from Insight Books, you, and your child(ren) won't be disappointed!   


About the Author: Sheri Safran is the author of more than 30 children’s books and the co-director of Tango Books in London. A native New Yorker, she began her career at Fawcett World Library and then became director of publicity at Bernard Geis Associates and Stein & Day before founding her own publicity & literary agency. She lives in London.

About the Illustrator:  Nicola L. Robinson is a versatile artist who works in print and digital media. Her illustrations have appeared in children’s books for Random House, Hodder & Stoughton, Carlton Books, Bertelsmann, and Tango Books. She lives in Nottingham, U.K.

Disclosure / Disclaimer: I was sent this book, free of charge,from Insight Books, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to review it.