The Wizard of Oz and the Magic Merry-Go-Round

Children's Bookwatch, Dec, 2004

The Wizard Of Oz And The Magic Merry-Go-Round

Roger S. Baum & Victoria Seitzinger

Overmountain Press

PO Box 1261, Johnson City, TN 37605

1570722455 $14.95 1-800-992-2691

The Wizard Of Oz And The Magic Merry-Go-Round is an enchanting children's storybook set in the wondrous land of Oz and written by the great-grandson of L. Frank Baum, the immortal creator of Oz. Though featuring extravagant, full-color artwork, The Wizard Of Oz And The Magic Merry-Go-Round also sports an almost intermediate-level amount of text, and is an excellent exercise in reading comprehension for young people who are almost ready to graduate from picturebooks to more involved fare. A lively piece of music, "After the Ball", rounds out this delightful story especially recommended for young and old Oz fans alike.