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2R Baby's Classics The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Fabrizio · 2019

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for 2R Baby's Classics The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Fabrizio. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Products & advertising; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard classic children's adaptation with no notable commercial product placement.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The villain's defeat is handled quickly and is not graphic.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild tension involving the Witch or scary environments, but adapted for very young readers.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes very mild fantasy conflict, such as the Wicked Witch or generic obstacles, presented in a simplified, gentle manner.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

Facing danger and continuing despite fear are central to the journey, especially through the Cowardly Lion’s wish to become brave.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The magical setting is highly imaginative and encourages creative play.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story offers varied personalities and fantasy characters, but likely has limited representation of different real-world backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Supports reading development and introduces children to classic literature.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Dorothy and her companions help one another and show care during their journey. Cooperation and friendship are important, though the very short retelling may simplify these themes.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the importance of home, friendship, and inner strength.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Dorothy is a resilient and kind role model who values her friends.

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