“layman frank baum”

I am going to tell a story one of those tales of astonishing adventures that happened years and years and years ago.... More

Cayke the Cookie Cook has lost the Diamond Dishpan And Toto has lost his growl But the Magical Kingdom of Oz suffers a more staggering loss: for Ozma is gone. Dorothy rushes to the Magic Picture, to learn where Oz's beloved leader might be. But the Magic Picture -- gone, too Along with Betsy Bobb... More

It is hard to imagine a more perfect child's book than nursery rhyme stories written in prose by the creator of Oz, L. Frank Baum, and illustrated by beloved illustrator, Maxfield Parrish. Such was the original version of "Mother Goose in Prose," first published in 1897. The volume begins with an hi... More

In this dazzling tale, L. Frank Baum proves once again his power to delight and enchant readers of all ages. Follow the adventures of a charming new band of characters as they explore the wondrous land of Oz and discover that you learn more by traveling than by staying at home. < I>The Patchwork ... More

Hello, said the boy. "Hello," answered Trot, looking up surprised. "Where did you come from?" "Philadelphia," said he. "Dear me," said Trot, "you're a long way from home, then." "Bout as far as I can get, in this country," the boy replied,... More

"Nobody," said the old sailor solemnly, "ever sawr a mermaid an' lived to tell the tale " * Little did Cap'n Bill realize his words would start him upon the greatest and most perilous adventure of his life -- along with the little sea-loving girl Mayre, whom he nicknamed Trot. In "The Sea Fairies," ... More

Curiously enough in the events which have taken place in the last few years in our "great outside world" we may find incidents so marvelous and inspiring that I cannot hope to equal them with stories of The Land of Oz.... More