📚✨ The Wizard of Oz: The Magic Art of the Great Humbug 🎩🌟
Hey there, young adventurers! 🧒🧙♂️ Ready for another exciting tale from The Wizard of Oz? Dorothy and her friends are on the verge of receiving what they have been longing for—brains for the Scarecrow, a heart for the Tin Woodman, and courage for the Lion! But there’s a twist—because Oz, the "Great Wizard," has a few tricks up his sleeve. 🎩✨ Let’s find out how Oz fulfills their wishes, even if he’s not quite the magical wizard they thought he was!
Oz’s Magic Tricks and Wishes Come True! 🎩💡
This time, Oz uses his "magic" in a very clever way. Here’s what happens:
🧠 Scarecrow’s Brains: The Scarecrow is excited to become wise like other men, and Oz mixes up some bran, pins, and needles and stuffs them inside his head! "Now you have brains that are sharp," Oz says. And the Scarecrow is thrilled! He feels wiser already. 🧠✨
💖 Tin Woodman’s Heart: Next, it’s the Tin Woodman’s turn. Oz gives him a beautiful silk heart, stuffed with sawdust, and carefully places it inside the Tin Woodman’s chest. "It is a kind heart," Oz assures him, and the Tin Woodman is overjoyed! He finally feels complete. 💖🤖
🦁 Lion’s Courage: Last but not least, the Cowardly Lion wants courage. Oz pours a mysterious liquid into a dish and tells the Lion to drink it. "It will be courage once it’s inside you," he says. The Lion bravely drinks it all, feeling bolder than ever! 🦁💪
But while the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion are all happy, Oz knows deep down that his magic isn’t real. He calls himself a "humbug" because he can’t truly work magic. He only gave them what they thought they needed—but sometimes, believing is what really matters. 🌈💭
Lessons from the Great Humbug 🎩📖
✨ Believe in Yourself: Sometimes, all you need is a little confidence! The Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion found out that they already had what they needed inside them. They just had to believe it. 💫
✨ True Gifts Come from the Heart: Even though Oz used simple tricks, the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion felt like their wishes came true. Sometimes, it’s the thought and kindness behind a gift that matters most. 💝
✨ Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover: Dorothy and her friends thought Oz was a powerful Wizard, but he turned out to be just a regular man. Yet, he still did his best to help them. 🌟
What Do You Think? 🧠✨ Time to Reflect!
1️⃣ What did Oz put in the Scarecrow’s head to make him “smart”?
A. Straw 🌾
B. Bran, pins, and needles 🧵
C. Magic dust ✨
D. Rocks and pebbles 🪨
2️⃣ What was the Tin Woodman’s new heart made of?
A. Gold and jewels 💎
B. Silk and sawdust 💖
C. Tin and iron 🛠️
D. Glass and glitter ✨
3️⃣ What did Oz give the Lion to make him brave?
A. A medal 🥇
B. A new mane 🦁
C. A potion to drink 🧪
D. A magic feather 🪶
4️⃣ Why did Oz call himself a “humbug”?
A. He used tricks instead of real magic 🎩
B. He was scared of the Lion 🦁
C. He made the Tin Woodman cry 😢
D. He forgot the magic words 🧙♂️
5️⃣ How did the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion feel after getting their wishes?
A. Sad and disappointed 😔
B. Angry at Oz 😠
C. Happy and satisfied 😊✨
D. Confused and puzzled 🤔
Answers:
1️⃣ B. Bran, pins, and needles 🧵2️⃣ B. Silk and sawdust 💖3️⃣ C. A potion to drink 🧪4️⃣ A. He used tricks instead of real magic 🎩5️⃣ C. Happy and satisfied 😊✨
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