- The Wizard of Oz has captured the hearts of children and adults alike since it was published in 1899. The beloved tale of Dorothy, her dog Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and their journey through the magical land of Oz is filled with excitement and suspense. This attractive illustrated hardback edition of the treasured classic is sure to be cherished for years to come. Sterling Children"s Classics is a new series presenting timeless classic works of fiction in handsome hardback volumes at an unbelievable price. Parents, teachers, librarians and of course young readers will welcome these beautiful, unabridged editions of evergreen children"s favourites. Each beautiful book features: original full colour dust jacket artwork; three-piece cloth binding; the highest quality paper; detailed spot illustrations; and a ribbon page marker. It is beautiful classic literature at a classic price!