By Gemma Barder (author) , Archina Laezza (illustrator) Part of the Symbolised Classics series
"A classic tale, adapted and illustrated for inclusive reading."
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The Wizard of Oz has been written many times and most of us have seen a film or a play of this timeless story. Dorothy and her dog Toto are carried away in a tornado to the magical land of Oz. Here they encounter witches and wizards and make three special friends, a scarecrow with no brain, a tin man with no heart and a cowardly lion. Throughout the adventure, there is a strong message that we can overcome our fears, that we all need friends and good conquers evil.
This classic tale has been adapted to totally embrace any SEND department. The stories are symbolised, there are clear texts for dyslexic readers, sign language and audio versions.
In parallel with these texts are symbolised stories for those who rely on symbols to access the text. In this way, a far greater percentage of readers can access the world of books, opening up a whole new reading experience.
The symbols are compatible with PECS used by non-verbal pupils, and when I showed a local school specialising in such children, they were ecstatic and beyond enthusiastic about these books. Definitely a new customer for Every Cherry!
There is also a parallel book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Accessible Easier Edition, adapted for easy reading with a very accessible font, very well-spaced text and clear explanatory illustrations.
An adapted, illustrated and accessible edition of L. Frank Baum’s classic heart-warming tale now featuring symbols alongside the text to support reading.
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Enjoy Every Cherry’s new adaptation of Easier Classics’ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz featuring illustrations, sensory features and symbols to accompany the text to aid in reading comprehension and accessibility. Our shorter versions of the text allow for the same great stories to be delivered in a condensed but still equally fun and entertaining edition of L. Frank Baum’s exciting book.
This story follows Dorothy and her dog Toto when their house gets blown away in a storm and lands in the wonderful world of Oz. Dorothy and Toto must follow the yellow brick road on an adventure through Oz to get back home…
About The Accessible All-Time Symbolised Classics Collection: From the streets of Dickens’s Victorian London to the open sea with a dangerous white whale, follow our stories all across world!
Our Accessible Symbolised All-Time Classics range transforms the world’s greatest stories into inclusive and entertaining books, giving everyone the opportunity to read these world-renowned titles.
Each book includes a free audio book to further enhance the reading experience. Every cover will have a sensory feature to assist with sensory output. All Symbolised books are further supported by a signing video, while written books will have a visual and audio glossary.
Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in children’s and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. She’s now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Accessible Symbolised Edition Every Cherry and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Accessible Symbolised Edition Every Cherry features in the following genres: Classic Literature, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 7+, Recommendations, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 9+, Fantasy / Magical, Traditional Tales, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Paperback. £6.29, down from the £6.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Accessible Symbolised Edition Every Cherry was written by Gemma Barder and published by Sweet Cherry Publishing
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Accessible Symbolised Edition Every Cherry has 207 pages
Yes it is part of Symbolised Classics series
£6.29, reduced from £6.99. In Stock.
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