Oxford Bookworms Library 1: The Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum, Rosemary Border Oxford University Press

The classic American story - The Wizard of Oz - from Ladybird! • A brilliant introduction to the classic American tale. Find out what happens when Dorothy is transported from Kansas to the magical land of Oz and sets out on the Yellow Brick Road • Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds • Ladybird's First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairy tales. With a new look and great covers the books are still just as fun to read as ever

An iconic classic, The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum is a must-read for adults and children alike • Follow the yellow brick road! • 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. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to 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 • Frank L. Baum (1856-1919) was born in New York. He enjoyed making up stories, particularly for his own children. The Wizard of Oz, based on their favourite bedtime story about a land of Oz, was published in 1900 and it immediately became a huge international success

Всемирно известная книга американского писателя Ла?ймена Фрэнка Баума о приключениях девочки Дороти в стране Оз • The Wizard of Oz is an adapted Pre-intermediate level reader written by L. Frank Baum. This is the classic story of Dorothy who gets taken to the Land of Oz by a tornado. Here she meets many different people including the Wicked Witch of the West. Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to meet the Wizard of Oz. Includes an Audio CD • Key features • - Carefully controlled information, structure and vocabulary • - Glossary at the back of the book explains some of the difficult words and phrases • - The book has around 1400 basic words for Pre-intermediate-level students • - Points for Understanding section and Exercises contained within the back of the book • Retold by Elizabeth Walker

Сказка американского писателя Лаймена Фрэнка Баума "Удивительный Волшебник страны Оз" появилась на свет в далёком 1900 году и с тех самых пор является любимым произведением для мальчиков и девочек по всему миру • Вместе с девочкой Дороти и её верным пёсиком Тото юный читатель отправится в волшебную Страну Оз. Его ждёт увлекательное путешествие, знакомство с добряком Страшилой, благородным Железным Дровосеком, Трусливым Львом и захватывающие, порой опасные приключения • Книга на английском языке • An iconic classic, The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum is a must-read for adults and children alike • Follow the yellow brick road! • 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

When Dorothy and her little dog Toto end up in the Land of Oz, they and their friends the scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion have many adventures on their way to see the Wizard of Oz! • Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills • Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading

Мастер-рассказчик Майкл Морпурго, проиллюстрированный удостоенной наград Эммой Чичестер Кларк, представляет удивительный, очаровательный и вдохновляющий поворот в "Волшебнике страны Оз", рассказанный совершенно особенным и незабываемым персонажем: любимой собакой Дороти, Тотошкой. Идеальный коллекционный подарок для всех детей (и для детей в глубине души) • Книга на английском языке • From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, and illustrated by the award-winning Emma Chichester Clark, comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy's pet dog, Toto. A perfect, collectible gift for all children (and children at heart)

The scarecrow would like brains, the tin man wants a heart and the lion wants to be brave, while Dorothy just wants to go home. Who can help them? The wonderful Wizard of Oz, of course! • Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English)

Dorothy is a farm girl from Kansas. She is lonely and dreams of a better place, so she plans to run away. During a tornado she is transported to a land "beyond the rainbow" where she meets magical characters. After lots of adventures she and her friends are rewarded by the Wizard of Oz and she is enabled to go back home to Kansas

Знаменитая сказочная повесть американского писателя Лаймена Фрэнка Баума "Удивительный волшебник из страны Оз", написанная в начале прошлого века, и сегодня пользуется огромной популярностью у детей. Потому что сегодня, как и многие десятилетия назад, детям интересны книги, полные удивительных и невероятных событий, книги, в которых живут добрые и злые волшебники, говорящие животные, фантастические создания… • Вместе с девочкой Дороти и её верным пёсиком Тото юный читатель отправится в волшебную Страну Оз. Его ждёт увлекательное путешествие, знакомство с добряком Страшилой, благородным Железным Дровосеком, Трусливым Львом и захватывающие, порой опасные приключения • Книга на английском языке • What are you looking for? • Friendship! Fantasy! Adventure! Excitement! • Dorothy and her friends know there's only one person who can help make their wishes come true and that's the Wizard