Lyman Frank Baum est célébré comme le créateur d'une œuvre maîtresse de la littérature jeunesse américaine, un royaume fantastique largement reconnu aujourd'hui sous le nom du Magicien d'Oz. Son talent imaginatif est encore démontré par les treize suites et neuf romans de fantaisie supplémentaires qui ont élargi ce monde bien-aimé. La production prolifique de Baum couvrait de nombreux genres et formats, y compris la poésie et les scénarios, montrant son talent polyvalent et ses efforts persistants pour adapter ses histoires pour la scène et l'écran. Ses récits distinctifs continuent d'enchanter les lecteurs par leur charme unique et leurs personnages inoubliables.
dans une bien curieuse contrée... Ici, les sorcières ressemblent à des fées, les arbres sont doués de parole et les rêves les plus fous se réalisent. A condition, bien sûr, de les formuler devant le Grand Magicien d'Oz. Se lançant à la recherche du mystérieux personnage, la fillette croise en chemin l'Epouvantail sans cervelle en Fer-Blanc et le Lion Poltron, qui ont eux aussi une demande de la plus haute importance à présenter au Magicien... Un conte merveilleux, à la fois inquiétant et primesautier, au charme envoûtant. Magistralement adapté au cinéma en 1939, il est devenu un classique du genre.
Une petite fille nommée Dorothée et son chien Toto sont emportés par un cyclone et atterrissent dans l'étrange pays d'Oz. Malgré les aspects enchanteurs de ce pays, Dorothée veut rentrer chez elle dans le Kansas. Mais le chemin du retour sera long et semé d'embûches, car il lui faut retrouver le Magicien d'Oz, seul capable de lui rendre sa liberté. Le magicien d'Oz a connu un succès prodigieux dès sa parution en 1900. Il a, par la suite, donné lieu à de nombreuses adaptations cinématographiques.
“We’re off to see the Wizard! The wonderful Wizard of Oz!” Rediscover L. Frank Baum's timeless children’s classic that has charmed readers for generations in this gorgeous leather collector’s edition. Readers of all ages will follow the Yellow Brick Road in this unforgettable and colorful journey that takes us from Dorothy’s gray Kansas home into the blue Munchkin land; from the sparkling bejeweled Emerald City to the dark, foreboding forest; and finally, to the ruby-red throne room of Glinda the Good Witch. Join the found family of Dorothy and Toto, Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman as they journey through the wonderful land of Oz. This leather collector’s edition of The Wizard of Oz Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Snow White .
"An irresistible new collectible hardcover in the beloved series of six Penguin Christmas Classics L. Frank Baum's Life and Adventures of Santa Claus was first published in 1902, two years after his Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Drawing on the attributes of Santa Claus from Clement Moore's 1822 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" ("The Night Before Christmas"), Baum chronicles Santa's life from his childhood in an enchanted forest--the same forest that is the source of all magic in the land of Oz--to his destiny of sharing gifts and spreading love to his fellow man. Along the way we witness him making his first toys, discover the origins of the Christmas tree and Christmas stockings, and learn the stories behind many Christmas secrets, like why Santa slides down chimneys, how he picks his reindeer, and how he delivers all his toys in one night. Later adapted into multiple animated films, and published here with the original illustrations from the first edition, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus evinces the charm, warmth, and fantasy that made L. Frank Baum's Oz stories American classics. Penguin Christmas Classics Give the gift of literature this Christmas. Penguin Christmas Classics honor the power of literature to keep on giving through the ages. The six volumes in the series are not only our most beloved Christmas tales, they also have given us much of what we love about the holiday itself. A Christmas Carol revived in Victorian England such Christmas hallmarks as the Christmas tree, holiday cards, and caroling. The Yuletide yarns of Anthony Trollope popularized throughout the British Empire and around the world the trappings of Christmas in London. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus created the origin story for the presiding spirit of Christmas as we know it. The holiday tales of Louisa May Alcott shaped the ideal of an American Christmas. The Night Before Christmas brought forth some of our earliest Christmas traditions as passed down through folk tales. And The Nutcracker inspired the most famous ballet in history, one seen by millions in the twilight of every year. Beautifully designed--with foil-stamped jackets, decorative endpapers, and nameplates for personalization--and printed in a small trim size that makes them perfect stocking stuffers, Penguin Christmas Classics embody the spirit of giving that is at the heart of our most time-honored stories about the holiday. Collect all six Penguin Christmas Classics: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Christmas at Thompson Hall: And Other Christmas Stories by Anthony Trollope The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum A Merry Christmas: And Other Christmas Stories by Louisa May Alcott The Night Before Christmas by Nikolai Gogol The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann"-- Provided by publisher
Trot and Cap'n Bill embark on new adventures after their escapades in the enchanting Sky Island. Joined by their friend Button-bright, they navigate the challenges and wonders that await them following their journey to the Sea Fairies. The story blends elements of fantasy and friendship, showcasing the trio's resilience as they leave behind the trials of fairyland for fresh experiences.
Age range 9 to 12 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz / The Marvelous Land of Oz brings together the first two novels of L. Frank Baum's classic Oz series. In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are transported by a powerful cyclone to the Oz, where they team up with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion to seek the Wizard's help. In The Marvelous Land of Oz, Tip, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Saw-Horse, and the Woggle-Bug work to save the Scarecrow's besieged city.
Slavný pohádkový příběh o putování malé Dorotky a jejich neobvyklých přátel za všemocným čarodějem Ozem do Smaragdového města, příběh, v němž jsou slovy autora zachovány zázraky a radost a vynechány bolesti a noční můry. Dvojjazyčné vydání s gramatickým a lexikálním komentářem pod čarou. Pro mírně pokročilé.