About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels they aren't enough as they are or when they are struggling with self-doubt. While it is a classic adventure, it is primarily a story about discovering that the qualities we seek, such as courage, intelligence, and a heart, are often already within us. This specific Scholastic edition is a perfect bridge for early chapter book readers, using a simplified narrative and actual movie stills to make the magical world of Oz feel tangible and less intimidating. Appropriate for ages 7 to 10, this version focuses on the power of friendship and the importance of home. It provides a comforting structure where Dorothy navigates scary situations with the help of a loyal community. Parents will appreciate how it reinforces the idea that true 'magic' comes from self-confidence and sticking by your friends through thick and thin.
