L Frank Baum (of Oz fame) here invents a complete back story for Santa Claus, explaining his origins and how the Christmas traditions that surround him came about. Set in a fantasy world of fairy folk, gods and talking animals, it still has the power to enchant and entertain. This handsome new edition includes all Mary Cowles Clark's delightful original illustrations in black and white.

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.

This edition of The Wizard of Oz includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Jane Yolen.

In a terrifying instant of darkness, a tornado snatches up Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto, whirling them on the wild wind out of Kansas and straight to Oz.

In this wondrous world of sorcery and danger, Munchkins, flying monkeys, talking mice and fighting trees, all Dorothy wants to do is go home...

Together with the Scarecrow who wants a brain, the Tin Man who wants a heart, and the Cowardly Lion who wants courage, Dorothy and Toto must follow the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of the Emerald City. But before the wizard of Oz will grant their wishes, Dorothy and her friends must do the impossible--Destroy the all-powerful Wicked Witch of the West....

'"I am the Guardian of the Gates of the Emerald City. May I inquire who you are, and what is your business?" "My name is Jack Pumpkinhead," returned the other, smilingly; "but as to my business, I haven't the least idea in the world what it is." The Guardian of the Gates looked surprised, and shook his head as if dissatisfied with the reply.' The sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and set shortly after the events in the first book, The Marvellous Land of Oz follows the adventures of a young boy named Tip, who, for as long as he can remember, has been under the guardianship of a witch named Mombi in the Land of Oz. One night he plans his escape to the Emerald City, stealing Mombi's powder of life. Along the way he meets with our old friends the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman as well as making some new ones such as Jack Pumpkinhead, the Wooden Sawhorse, the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, and the amazing Gump. Can they escape Mombi and make it to the Emerald City? A fantastical tale of endless imagination, The Marvellous Land of Oz is as exciting and endearing today as it was when first published over eighty years ago.

On a bright, summer day, a cyclone suddenly sweeps across the Kansas sky. A young girl named Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are carried up into the terrible storm. Far, far away, they crash down in a strange land called Oz. To return home, Dorothy must travel to the Emerald City and meet the all-powerful Wizard of Oz. But the journey won't be easy, and she'll need the help of a few good friends.

Baum's story of Dorothy, carried by a cyclone from a Kansas farm to the land of the Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion, was published in May 1900. By the following January, 100,000 copies had been sold, and the book has ever since been an undisputed favorite. The original illustrations by Denslow, which are reflected in the film and stage versions, have often been imitated but never surpassed.

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"March your army at once to the Land of Oz, capture and destroy the Emerald City, and bring back to me my Magic Belt!" roared the King - Dorothy has decided to take Uncle Henry and Aunt Em to the Land of Oz, with the help of Princess Ozma. As they embark together on a tour of the land, Dorothy is unaware that the Nome King, squatting in his underground Kingdom, is plotting to seize the Land of Oz. He sets out to recruit new allies to help the Nome army and burrows his way to the centre of the Emerald City. Can his diabolical army be defeated by Dorothy, Princess Ozma of Oz and their friends? In this captivating installment in the Oz series, as well as being reacquainted with favourite characters from previous books such as the Cowardly Lion, Billina the yellow hen and the Wooden Sawhorse, we are introduced to many weird and wonderful new ones such as Miss Cuttenclip, the paranoid Flutterbudgets and the living kitchen utensils of Utensia.

Join Dorothy Gale, Toto, and all of her friends as they explore the incredible land of Oz. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is American's most enduring fairy tale. From the moment Dorothy puts on the silver slippers (changed to ruby slippers by MGM to take advantage of their new advance in movie making: color) until the moment she clicks her heals and returns home to Kansas you will be swept away and captivated by her extraordinary story. This lavishing illustrated edition has more than one hundred and fifty of the original W. W. Denslow illustrations.

This classic Stepping Stone edition, brings the classic "Wizard of Oz" tale to first chapter book readers. Includes art from the original "Wizard of Oz "

Join Dorothy Gale, Toto, and all of her friends as they explore the incredible land of Oz. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is American's most enduring fairy tale. From the moment Dorothy puts on the silver slippers (changed to ruby slippers by MGM to take advantage of their new advance in movie making: color) until the moment she clicks her heals and returns home to Kansas you will be swept away and captivated by her extraordinary story. This lavishing illustrated edition has more than one hundred and fifty of the original W. W. Denslow illustrations.

This book contains the Little Wizard Stories of Oz, a collection of six short stories designed for young children by the writer of the Oz books, L. Frank Baum. These six short tales were originally published in individual booklets, entitled "Oz books in miniature," and collated into a single edition in 1914 complete with wonderful illustrations by John R. Niell. Each original booklet was comprised of 29 pages and was printed in blue ink rather than black. These wonderful stories are perfect for bedtime reading, sure to entertain and inspire its sleepy listeners with fantastic tales of Dorothy and her friends in Oz. The stories included in this collection are: The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger, Little Dorothy and Toto, Tiktok and the Nome King, Ozma and the Little Wizard, Jack Pumpkinhead and the Sawhorse, and The Scarcrow and the Tin Woodman. This book was originally published in 1914 and is republished here with a new prefatory biography of the author.

Frank L. Baums classic adventure tale follows the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. When a cyclone deposits Dorothy, Toto, and their house on the Wicked Witch of the East, they enter a world of color and adventure. The only way to get home is to ask the Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City. Follow Dorothy and Totos quest as they meet friends and fight for their lives in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Baums The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

This book was the third of L. Frank Baum's Oz series, originally published in 1907. In this book, the majority of the narrative transpires outside of the Land of Oz, and it is only in the last two chapters that the characters visit The Land of Oz . Effectively the antithesis of the original, Oz is Dorothy s final destination in this book whereas in the first book Dorothy must traverse the dangerous Oz to find her way back to Kansas. The wonderful tales of Dorothy and the Land of Oz are timeless classics, world-famous and enjoyed by millions today just as they were in the past. A wonderful addition to any collection, this magical story is a must-have children s book. Lyman Frank Baum was a prolific American author of children's books best remembered for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This book has been elected for republication due to its literary value and is proudly republished here complete with its original illustrations and a new introductory biography of the author."

Following the success of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, author L. Frank Baum produced a sequel, The Land of Oz, in which he introduced a whole new set of characters. Here we meet a young boy named Tip from the country of the Gillikins (slightly north of the Land of Oz), who creates a friend named Jack Pumpkinhead with the aid of the marvelous powder of life; General Jinjur, who, commanding an army of girls, lays siege to the Emerald City; and the mysterious Queen Ozma, who is crowned rightful ruler of Oz. In addition to Baum's delightful story, The Land of Oz will contain essays by major Oz experts, certain to give the reader even greater insight to the world and characters created by one of America's most influential children's book writers. * An iBooks exclusive! The only authorized editions of the Oz series, produced with the full cooperation of the L. Frank Baum Family Trust. * The second in the classic Oz series, illustrated and with essays by major Oz experts, including Harlan Ellison. * The film version of The Wizard of Oz is an enduring classic, now shown every Christmas on cable station TNT. * Cover art and select interior illustrations by William Stout. * Essays about L. Frank Baum's classic, its impact, and enduring appeal accompany the text, and feature revealing critical information.

Once a land of Peace, happiness, and prosperity, the harmony enjoyed in the magical land of Oz is challenged when, in a faraway corner of the marvellous domain, two tribes called the Skeezers and the Flatheads have declared war on one another. In an effort to bring peace back to the warring tribes, the ruler of Oz, Princess Ozma, embarks on a dangerous journey along with her closest friend, Princess Dorothy Gale (formerly of Kansas). This magical tale is the perfect choice for bedtime reading and will especially appeal to fans of Baum s wonderful series of book set in the land of Oz. A timeless classic, this book is a must-have addition for any discerning bookshelf, proudly republished here with a new prefatory biography of the author. Lyman Frank Baum (1856 1919) was a famous American author of children's books, best remembered for his writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)."

The Wizard of Oz, popular abbreviation for the originally titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, is a children's novel written by L. Frank Baum originally published in 1900. The story follows the adventures of a girl named Dorothy in the Land of Oz. Thanks in part to the 1939 movie based on the book, it has become entrenched in American popular culture and led to Baum writing thirteen more Oz books. Historians, economists and literary scholars have examined and developed possible political interpretations of The Wizard of Oz but the majority of the reading public simply takes the story at face value. This publication of The Wizard of Oz is part of the Qualitas Classics Fireside Series, where pure, ageless classics are presented in clean, easy to read reprints. For a complete list of titles, see: http: //www.libraryoftheclassics.com

Following the success of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, author L.Frank Baum produced a sequel, The Land of Oz, in which he introduced a whole new set of characters.

Here we meet a young boy named Tip from the country of the Gillikins (slightly north of the Land of Oz), who creates a friend named Jack Pumpkinhead with the aid of the marvelous powder of life; General Jinjur, who, commanding an army of girls, lays siege to the Emerald City; and the mysterious Queen Ozma, who is crowned rightful ruler of Oz.

In addition to Baum's delightful story, The Land of Oz contains essays by major Oz experts-including award-winning author Harlan Ellison- certain to give the reader even greater insight to the world and characters created by one of America's most influential children's book writers.

This is the second in a series of definitive new and collectable Oz editions prepared in conjunction with The Baum Family Trust.