The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 20 Minutes a Day

Name: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 20 Minutes a Day
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781638191414
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A Read-With-Me Book with Discussion Questions, Definitions, and More

By L. Frank Baum

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Summary

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 20 Minutes a Day follows the adventure of a young girl named Dorothy Gale who is swept away from her Kansas home by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. Along her journey, she befriends a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, who join her quest to see the Wizard of Oz in hopes of having their own wishes granted. This adaptation breaks down the classic story by L. Frank Baum into manageable sections, making it accessible for young readers.
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Format: Hardback

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Description

Age range 8 to 12

Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it's easier than ever! InThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 20 Minutes a Day, the unabridged text of the beloved story of the yellow brick road, the shoes, and the wizard is broken down into easy, twenty-minute chunks - perfect for daily read-alouds. Thoughtful questions after each passage boost comprehension and facilitate meaningful discussion, while definitions in the margins make it easy for parents to explain what challenging words might mean.Learn vocabulary, strengthen literacy, introduce the classics, and bond over beautiful literature withThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 20 Minutes a Day!

Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it's easier than ever!

InThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 20 Minutes a Day, the unabridged text of the beloved story of the yellow brick road, the shoes, and the wizard is broken down into easy, twenty-minute chunks - perfect for daily read-alouds. Thoughtful questions after each passage boost comprehension and facilitate meaningful discussion, while definitions in the margins make it easy for parents to explain what challenging words might mean.Learn vocabulary, strengthen literacy, introduce the classics, and bond over beautiful literature withThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 20 Minutes a Day!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781638191414

Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Bushel & Peck Books

Contributors:

Edited by Ryan Cowan
Edited by Judy Johnson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 200

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction L. Frank Baum

About the Author

Ryan Cowan grew up Ohio and currently lives in California. A teacher with twenty years of experience, Ryan has taught all grades from K-6th. He currently works as an assistant principal in Los Angeles.

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