L. Frank Baum
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These three books from the original children's fantasy series feature new characters and adventures in the marvelous land of Oz.
The Patchwork Girl of Oz: When his uncle is accidentally transformed into a statue, a young Munchkin named Ojo the Unlucky must find the magic ingredients that will bring him back to life. Joining Ojo on his adventure to the Emerald City are an arrogant Glass Cat, a four-legged Woozy, the resourceful Shaggy Man, and a living...
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Here you will find the complete Oz collection in the chronological order of their original publication.
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
- The Marvelous Land of Oz
- Ozma of Oz
- Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
- The Road to Oz
- The Emerald City of Oz
- The Patchwork Girl of Oz
- Tik-Tok of Oz
- The Scarecrow of Oz
- Rinkitink in Oz
- The Lost Princess of Oz
- The Tin Woodman of Oz
- The Magic of Oz
- Glinda of Oz
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These four books in the classic children's fantasy series follow the continuing adventures of Dorothy, the Wizard of Oz, and other beloved characters.
The Lost Princess of Oz: When Princess Ozma disappears, Dorothy Gale and the Wizard of Oz set out to find her. Together with Dorothy's friend Trot and the young boy Button-Bright, they find themselves in the dangerous land of the powerful Wizard Ugu.
The Tin Woodman of Oz: This magical tale recounts...
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The first three books in the timeless children's fantasy series-including the basis for the classic film The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: When a tornado transports Dorothy Gale from Kansas to the marvelous land of Oz, she must follow the yellow brick road to find the Wizard, who can help her get home. Along the way she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, each of whom has a wish as important...
5) The Oz Series Volume Two: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, The Road to Oz, and The Emerald City of Oz
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Dorothy's adventures in Oz continue in books four through six of the classic children's fantasy series.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz: When an earthquake swallows Dorothy and her kitten, Eureka, they're captured by the Mangaboo people. The Wizard of Oz must save them by winning a magic contest-using only his wits and nine tiny piglets.
The Road to Oz: Dorothy and Toto are on their way to Princess Ozma's birthday party when they meet the loveable Shaggy...
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"The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" by Lyman Frank Baum, the acclaimed author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," is a heartwarming and imaginative tale that delves into the origins and escapades of one of the most beloved figures in holiday lore: Santa Claus. This enchanting book weaves a rich tapestry of fantasy and folklore, bringing to life the story of an orphan boy named Claus who grows up in the magical Forest of Burzee among immortals and...
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Hickory, Dickory, Dock!
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, Dickory, Dock!
WITHIN the hollow wall of an old brick mansion, away up near the roof, there lived a family of mice. It was a snug little home, pleasant and quiet, and as dark as any mouse could desire. Mamma Mouse liked it because, as she said, the draught that came through the rafters made it cool in summer, and they were near enough to the chimney...
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Old King Cole was a merry old soul,
And a merry old soul was he;
He called for his pipe and he called for his bowl
And he called for his fiddlers three
"OLD KING COLE was not always a king, nor was he born a member of any royal family. It was only chance-"hard luck" he used to call it-that made him a king at all. He had always been a poor man, being the son of an apple peddler, who died and left him nothing but a donkey and a fiddle. But that was...
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The Man in the Moon came tumbling down,
And enquired the way to Norwich;
He went by the south and burned his mouth
With eating cold pease porridge!
WHAT! have you never heard the story of the Man in the Moon? Then I must surely tell it, for it is very amusing, and there is not a word of truth in it.
The Man in the Moon was rather lonesome, and often he peeked over the edge of the moon and looked down upon the earth and envied all the people who lived...
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"Oh, Little Bun Rabbit, so soft and so shy,
Say, what do you see with your big, round eye?"
"On Christmas we rabbits," says Bunny so shy,
"Keep watch to see Santa go galloping by."
This delightful story tells of the Little Bun Rabbit who is befriended by Dorothy, a little girl. She knows the rhyme and asks the little rabbit about it. Bun Rabbit tells her that indeed, he sees Santa every year as he drives by in his sleigh loaded with toys. One year...
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The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book set in the Land of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. Published on July 16, 1915, it was Baum's personal favorite of the Oz books and tells of Cap'n Bill and Trot journeying to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrowing the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland.
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Little Tommy Tucker sang for his supper.
What did he sing for? white bread and butter.
How could he cut it, without any knife?
How could he marry, without any wife?
LITTLE TOMMY TUCKER was a waif of the streets. He never remembered having a father or mother or any one to care for him, and so he learned to care for himself. He ate whatever he could get, and slept wherever night overtook him-in an old barrel, a cellar, or, when fortune favored him,...
13) Mistress Mary
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Mary was the beloved daughter of a sailor and his wife who lived on a hill close to the sea. The rhyme calls her "Mistress Mary, quite contrary" because sad to say she was a contrary child often doing the exact opposite of what her mother and father advised for no reason but that she did not wish to follow their advice. But her parents loved her and knew that she would some day grow out of this peevish behavior. One day her father and brothers were...
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Yes, her house did look like a shoe and she did have a LOT of children (actually they were all her grandchildren so don't judge her) and she often did not know what to do. But she was a prudent and loving lady who took all 16 of them in and they somehow managed to not just grow, but thrive and grow healthier on the little food she could afford. That and of course the spanking they all got to help them grow. Perhaps it was the love that she gave them...
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The Fairy land of OZ as you well know, is an enchanted place with many, many inhabitants. Being inquisitive and active beings, they naturally have a lot of adventures all the time. I have collected here, just six of these exciting tales for your listening pleasure. Who has these adventures? Well you know and love almost all of them: There is little Dorothy and her dog Toto of course, Ozma the fairy ruler of OZ, The Tin Woodman, The Scarecrow, Tic-Toc...
16) Humpty Dumpty
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The speckled hen laid 12 eggs in her hidden nest at the top of the hay pile in the barn and the very last one, whom she called Humpty Dumpty having run out of names, was the largest of all. Now you may not know that eggs can talk but they can. The nest was very crowded and so the eggs began kicking each other to get more space for themselves. Humpty Dumpty, being on the very edge of the next, was kicked completely out and then decided to look about...
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The Black Sheep is a very young sheep so he is curious about why the farmer cuts their wool off every year. "The man and his wife spin our wool into clothes to keep them warm" was the reply of a wise old ram. The little black sheep then meets the boy who lives down the lane and hears that his mother has no money to buy him a coat and he is cold in the winter so the kind little sheep asks the farmer that if he will grow enough wool for 3 bags instead...
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"Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn,
The sheep's in the meadow, the cow's in the corn;
Where's the little boy that minds the sheep?
He's under the haystack, fast asleep!"
So what is this all about? Why is he asleep? Is he just lazy or is there a good reason for this? That wonderful storyteller Baum, of Wizard of Oz fame, tells us the delightful story behind this little rhyme and we all will feel much better knowing that the little boy had excellent...
19) Little Bo-Peep
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Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep,
And can't tell where to find them;
Leave them alone, and they'll come home,
Bringing their tails behind them.
Little Bo-Peep fell fast asleep,
And dreamt she heard them bleating;
But when she awoke, she found it a joke,
For they were still all fleeting.
This beloved nursery rhyme tells a story that is both a bit scary (she lost her sheep!) and funny (they lost their tails!). The poor tiny girl, trying to do a job...
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Little Miss Muffet Sat on a tuffet, Eating of curds and whey. There came a great spider and sat down beside her and frightened Miss Muffet away.
This odd little nursery rhyme is familiar to us all but have you ever wondered, like I have, about what Miss Muffet was thinking as she sat dreamily eating her curds and whey? And what are curds and whey, anyway? Her tuffet? would that be a piece of furniture or a piece of her anatomy? And of course the large...