Wicked: I Am Glinda

by Mary Man-Kong, Elsa Chang (Illustrator )

Get ready to be changed for good in I Am Glinda, a celebration of everything that is thrillifying about Glinda, from Universal Pictures' Wicked film!

Born in the happy land of Oz, Glinda is pretty, charming and popular. Her perfect life is turned upside down when she moves into a room with Elphaba at Shiz University. But will this new challenge be her wonderfullest yet? Featuring retro-illustrations of Glinda and your other favourite characters from the film, including Elphaba, Fiyero and the Wizard. This gorgeous, collectable book will delight children ages 6+ and fans of the Universal Pictures' Wicked alike.

Make sure you check out I Am Elphaba, the perfect companion title to I Am Glinda.

Universal Pictures' Wicked flies into cinemas on the 22nd of November 2024!

Genres: Picture Books, Fantasy, Childrens, Juvenile, Adventure, Action, Theatre

Kindle Edition

Published November 7, 2024

Reviews

[Bookaholic__Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 3 year old daughter is obsessed with Wicked and this was one of her stocking stuffers. We've read these books a few times today!

[Harlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glinda is pretty and popular of course!

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elphaba’s was better. I’ll say it. I get that the audience is young readers but I just couldn’t get over the misrepresentation of Glinda’s motivations for not going with Elphaba during “Defying Gravity.” The opportunity for character depth was lost but it was still cute which fit Galinda’s favoring of form over content.

[Waleska Jungmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Also counting it towards my reading goal, because Wicked.

[Gabriel Mero · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm OBSESSED with Wicked and loved this short little book about Glinda.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book tells an abbreviated version of the Wicked movie, told from Glinda's perspective and at an appropriate level for younger children. The colorful, cartoonish illustrations are sure to appeal to fans.

[Gabingy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buena decisión sacar dos libros para wicked porque inevitablemente uno tiene que comprar las dos, no puedo comprar solo el de Elphaba o solo el de Glinda. Me interesaba este en particular porque uno en la película ve casi todo desde la perspectiva de Elphaba así que me interesaba cómo adaptarían en tan pocas páginas la complejidad del personaje de Glinda. Si bien acá también cortaron muchas escenas, es muy divertido relacionar y comparar las situaciones con las del libro de Elphaba. Me la pasé muy bien leyendo los dos libros porque no puedo evitar cantar las canciones relacionadas a cada escena. Ya lo mencioné en el libro de Elphaba, pero el estilo me resulta muy bonito porque me recuerda a Disney en sus mejores épocas. Tengo que comentar que noté un error en la página 3(? en la parte donde dice "... and popular. I've made losts of friends at Shiz University" porque la chica que se sienta a la derecha de Glinda tiene tres brazos, dos agarrando el libro y uno estirado para arriba. El brazo no puede ser del chico de atrás, queda anatómicamente raro. Me sentí muy mal cuando lo noté porque entiendo cuando, como diseñadora, a veces se te pasan esas cosas. De igual forma, eso no impidió mi disfrute.

[Artemis Crescent · Rating 4 out of 5]

With the little golden (picture) book and 'Wicked' (part one) movie tie-in, 'I Am Elphaba', comes the companion book, 'I Am Glinda'.

As you would have guessed, it is told from the point of view of Galinda Upland, later Glinda, the "good". The shallow, superficial, spoiled, popular girl, figuratively and then literally bubbly, and the rival-turned-best-friend of Elphaba Thropp (and goddesses know that the film adaptation of the 'Wicked' musical leans towards, flirts with and teases something more to their friendship).

Like 'I Am Elphaba', 'I Am Glinda' is cute and charming enough, and very short. A few of the illustrations are the same as in 'I Am Elphaba', in telling the same basic story as the movie.

It's a sweet, pretty, pink thing. Not nearly as tragic as Elphaba's story, of course; Glinda is never made a victim or a villain. She makes her own choices, which are seemingly shallow and cowardly. Nevertheless she wants to help her Elphie.

One thing Glinda shares in common with Elphie: she tries. She keeps trying to improve, to legitimately help others (at least thanks to Elphaba's influence), and that's what counts.

There's not a lot for me to say about 'I Am Glinda', compared to my review of 'I Am Elphaba'. But that was me talking about my favourite fictional character ever, so the comparison, the biases, it's unfair, I know. I still enjoyed this one, however.

Hooray for 'Wicked', and magic and girl power and girl companionship! Complex female relationships, my pretties, fly all the way, with no limits!

Final Score: 3.5/5

[Abigail Beckwith · Rating 4 out of 5]

The other night, I was able to finally read the Little Golden Books, Wicked Edition. I, obviously, started with "I Am Elphaba" and then read "I am Glinda."

Both books tell the story of Elphaba (the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, before the wicked part) and Glinda (the Good Witch of the North) as they arrive as Shiz, as they move from enemies to friends, and as they make their journey to Oz to meet the Wizard. The books end right where the movie is expected to (right were the OG musical ends for intermission), at Defying Gravity.

I loooooved the books. They were definitely adorable and nice easy readers. The illustrations were bright and bold and beautiful.

The more I torture myself with Wicked teaser, the less I can contain myself for the movie.

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[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book after . I’m disappointed that it didn’t start when she was a baby like Elphaba’s book did. Some of the scenes in college are the same. But Glinda’s book has more details throughout. The ending is also more developed. I hope both books will have sequels after the second movie is out.

[Manda Marigold · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars. This book provides readers with a simple yet effective origin story of Glinda the Good Witch. It details her character traits, short-lived rivalry, and subsequent friendship with Elphaba. Glinda additionally discovers how to use her magical powers for the betterment of the town. Overall, this book was a quick and engaging read. I completed it to gain insight into the characters before I watch the movie later this month.

[Harrison Sharpmack · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Sixty fifty hundred, beautiful and I’m going to tell my friends they are beautiful and cool” -(Palmer, age 4)
“It was old and like magical”- (Harrison, age 8)
“This book is beautiful and I love it” -(Cali, age 4

[Kirsti · Rating 4 out of 5]

"By learning to help others, I have changed—for good!"

Hmmm. I don't know about that.

This is a colorful and appealing Little Golden Book about the most wonderfullest, pop-u-lar Glinda. It's for very young children, so it doesn't get into Glinda's flaws.

[Laurie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like this book might be a little bit confusing for a young reader, especially since the target age group is likely too young to see the movie. Some things are better explained in Elpahba's book, almost requiring that one be read first.

[Cora-Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a cute little short story about the first half of Glinda’s life.
Perfect to introduce children to the Wicked universe or a quick refresher before watching the movie or musical.

[Leslie Carnahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Artwork. Not TO spoilery. I am bummed that this and the Elphaba book shared some of the same art... But it's beautiful so I'm gonna let it slide. Haha

[Gianluca Ercoli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delizioso, bellissime illustrazioni e storia perfetta da raccontare ai più piccoli.

[jaida · Rating 5 out of 5]

One day I’ll finish the whole real book but for now this should suffice

[Samuel Hayden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Silly little book

[Isa Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art style is so cute but I wish there was a more realistic ending with how the musical first act ends! Super cute though I love Glinda.

[Terri Jeker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received this for Christmas from my daughter. As all Golden Books are, this was done so well! Cute and sweet!! A nice addition to my collection!!!

[ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

another christmas present from my sister!! again, great and cute artwork with a summary of the movie!!

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

The peek at the back story of how Galinda became Glinda and why she lives in the Land of Oz.

[Epifania Rita Gallina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable retelling

[Toad Soup · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this to Boo in prep for our wicked viewing tonight. Love the art and LOVE the way they babified the entire movie into these 24 pages….

[Jillian August · Rating 5 out of 5]

Note: Read both Glinda and Elphaba via YouTube

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite as good as I Am Elphaba. The ending made Glinda seem nicer than she comes across in the movie.

[Ashley Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a short story Glinda knows how to tell about being popular, attending Shiz, falling for Fiyero...Helping Elphie, going to Emerald City, and partying ways with her college friend.

[Stephanie Duerr · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.75 ⭐The illustrations were cute but there wasn't much to it

[Emily Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this for my cousin’s daughter and wanted to read it before I gave it to her. As a Wicked fan, I hope she enjoys it!