Spot Reviews1.Whoa, mama!, October 19, 2000
By MLPlayfair (Ravenna, OH)
Whether you collect pop-up books or have never opened one before, please check this one out! This is Robert Sabuda, getting better every year, at his best. The abridged text is true to Baum's original, meaning that if you only know the movie you'll find differences. There's more text than in a lot of pop-up books, which is fine with me, since pop-ups make such good "out-loud" reading. But what pop-ups! The first pages open with a twisting cyclone! There's a full layout of the Emerald City, and there's a scene depicting the launch of the hot-air balloon. He's even included a pair of emerald green "glasses." And there are mini-pop-ups throughout. Honestly, I think you will fall in love with this puppy. And think about all the people on your gift list who are kids at heart and would love to experience this book.
2.Spectacular Pop-Ups Illustrate A Timeless Classic!, March 20, 2004
By Jana L. Perskie "ceruleana" (New York, NY USA)
Robert Sabuda is one of my favorite illustrators and certainly the most renowned pop-up book artist and paper engineer working today. Combine Sabuda's entrancing three dimensional illustrations with Frank Baum's glorious story about Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Toto and their amazing adventures in the Land of Oz and you have pure magic!
The pop-up illustrations are quite intricate, with artwork that's faithful to W. W. Denslow's original illustrations. Sabuda works in a fresh, new style here using prints made from cut linoleum blocks. He brings the drawings to life in a way that will enchant children and adults alike. Each page contains a large pop-up and a small booklet which tells part of the story. And each mini-book contains small pop-ups too. There's a cyclone that really twists, a wizard's balloon that sails into the sky, holographic foil creates a true, sparkling Emerald City made even greener with the included green glasses for the reader
The text is slightly abridged so I would suggest that true "Wizard of Oz" fans include an unabridged copy in their library. I recently bought a copy for my cousin's little girl. She calls it her "magic book" and can't seem to put it down. This very special edition, published to commemorate the book's 100th Anniversary, is well worth the price and will surely find a place of honor on your bookshelf. It is spectacular!
JANA
Customer Reviews1.Robert Sabuda is a Gem, June 23, 2007
By M. McCracken (Sydney, Australia)
This is an extraordinary book. Robert Sabuda is no ordinary pop-up artist. Children will marvel at the whole book starting with the amazing pop up twisting tornado at the start to the Wizard of Oz's balloon that seems to fly right out of the page. Magic.
2.Excellent!, June 1, 2007
By Kristy L. Beroth "Golden ticket fan" (North Carolina)
What a WONDERFUL book! Being a Wizard of Oz collector, I was excited when I ordered it.I could not believe all the detail in the book. Even the small parts to the sides of each page have pop-ups in them. You have to see this book to believe it. A must for all collectors!
