THE POETRY BOOK OF OZ is a new, beautifully designed, 100 page collection of poetry featuring dozens of magical vintage characters from the Wizard of Oz novels.
Compiled from the pages of the original Wonderful Wizard of Oz novels by L. Frank Baum, with additional verse by Emerald City artist, Tynker Smyth. Complimenting the enchanting words are over 40 ink & wash illustrations based on the vintage works of John R. Neill and WW Denslow which have been meticulously rearranged, reassembled and re-imagined.
Limericks, rhymes and poetry is a child's doorway to the magic of reading.
Poetry not only acts as a form of amusing, verbal entertainment but also as an educational, mind enhancing, language puzzle of words and meaning that can stimulate a child's insight and comprehension. What better way to introduce the young mind in your family to words of imagination with the charming characters from the world of Oz! Perfect for bedtime story reading -- parents won't have to finish the entire book before they and their child fall asleep!
The Poetry Book of Oz is not only a fun read-a-long to enjoy with your children, it's a sweet vintage style addition to the literary canon of Baum literature, a treasure to Wizard of Oz collectors everywhere.
If illustrations in full color displayed on a large 8.5"x11" picture book format are what you're seeking, click on the link at the top for the new, 125th Anniversary hardcover edition of The Poetry Book of Oz.
"These magic poems from Oz will warm the coldest of hearts" -- Nick Chopper
"All my Wizard of Oz friends are featured. Brings back so many childhood memories!"-- Princess Dorothy Gale
"One of my favorite Oz books (second only to the Great Book of course!)" -- Glinda the Good
"Genius! Frank and Tynker are wizards with words!"-- Oscar Diggs
"The Poetry Book of Oz has a permanent place of honor in my college library."-- Professor H.M. Wogglebug, T.E.
