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Synopsis
Film stills and original dialogue from the beloved movie The Wizard of Oz tell the tale of a young girl named Dorothy who flies over the rainbow with her dog, Toto, befriends a Tin Man, a Scarecrow, and a Lion on a yellow brick road to the Emerald City, and defeats a Wicked Witch before meeting a Wizard and learning that there's no place like home.
Is The Wizard of Oz appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 5 and up.
This classic tale features mild fantasy peril (a wicked witch) and the death of a villain, but is entirely age-appropriate for young children with its themes of friendship, home, and courage.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Young readers will love following Dorothy and her magical friends on a colorful adventure to find the Wizard and get back home.