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Dear children: Do you like Elephants? Do you believe in Giants? And do you love all the jolly people of the Wonderful Land of Oz? Well then you'll want to hear about the latest happenings in that delightful Kingdom. All are set forth in true Oz fashion in "Kabumpo in Oz," the sixteenth Oz book. Kabumpo is an Elegant Elephant. He is very old and wise, and has a kindly heart, as have all the Oz folks. In the new book you'll meet Prince Pompa, and Peg Amy, a charming Wooden Doll. There are new countries, strange adventures and the most surprising Box of Magic you have ever heard of.

In Hungry Tiger of Oz, the titular character is faced with an insatiable dilemma—hes been given the chance to devour a multitude of people! Will his moral compass prevail, or will his growling stomach lead him down a dark path? In the kingdom of Rash, the wicked king has imprisoned countless innocent citizens due to a lack of space, and his devious adviser sees an opportunity to exploit the Hungry Tigers appetite. Unbeknownst to him, the so-called criminals are actually innocent souls. Join us as we encounter The Vegetable Man and a host of vibrant characters in this thrilling tale from Oz ...

Dear children Do you love Elephants? Do you believe in Giants? And are you enchanted by the jolly inhabitants of the Wonderful Land of Oz? If so, youre in for a treat with Kabumpo in Oz, the sixteenth enchanting tale from the beloved Oz series. Meet Kabumpo, the Elegant Elephant, whose wisdom and kind heart shine through every adventure. Join Prince Pompa and the delightful Peg Amy, a charming Wooden Doll, as they explore new countries and embark on strange escapades, all wrapped up in true Oz fashion. Watch out for Ruggedo, the wicked old Gnome King, and his mischievous plans involving a most...

Dive into another enchanting tale from Oz! Join young King Randy of Regalia as he reunites with his old friend, Kabumpo, the Elegant Elephant of Pumperdink. Their journey takes them to the Land of Ev to visit Jinnicky the Red Jinn, but their adventure quickly becomes more thrilling when they encounter Planetty, the silver Princess from Anuther Planet, and her fire-breathing colt, Thun. Upon reaching Jinnickys palace, they discover a shocking twist Jinnicky has been deposed and ensnared by a treacherous slave. Get ready for a whimsical ride filled with unlikely characters and endless fun! - ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey across the enchanting Nonestic Ocean! Many of us have sailed the familiar waves of the Atlantic or the Pacific, but have you ever discovered a SEA FOREST filled with flying fish and swimming birds? Have you been chased by a genuine SEA SERPENT or had your ship ensnared by the colossal ivory tusk of a NARWHAL? Join Captain Salt, once a fearsome Pirate and now a Royal Explorer of Oz, along with his spirited crew, as they uncover the dazzling island of PEAKENSPIRE and befriend a delightful talking hippopotamus. Their adventures bring back a treasure trove of ...

An elephant in Oz? Absolutely! Welcome to the whimsical kingdom of Pumperdink, where an Elegant Elephant named Kabumpo takes center stage at court. Proud of his royal status and a touch pompous, Kabumpos heart belongs to the young prince Pompo. Together, they embark on a thrilling quest to save their beloved kingdom from vanishing forever. With just seven days on the clock, the prince must find the proper princess to marry, or risk losing everything he holds dear. The weight of such a monumental task is heavy for one so young, but with Kabumpos guidance, they navigate through danger and ...

In this whimsical adventure, the Cowardly Lion is feeling more frightened than ever, believing he has lost the courage bestowed upon him by the Wizard of Oz long ago. Determined to reclaim his bravery, he takes the questionable advice of the Scrapwork Girl to find someone who has courage and swallow him up. However, the King of the lesser-known country of Mudge has his own plans, aiming to capture the Lion for his peculiar collection. As new, delightful characters enter the fray, hilarity and chaos ensue in the enchanting land of Oz. Join the Cowardly Lion on this captivating journey filled ...

Join Handy, the Goat Girl of Mern, as she embarks on an unforgettable adventure that begins with a startling explosion on her mountain home. In her fourteen years of tending to her goats, she had never experienced anything like it. But on this particular day, while chasing after her beloved goat, What-a-butter, the ground beneath her gives way, launching her into an extraordinary journey. Along the way, she meets Nox, the Royal Ox of Keretaria, and together they set out to rescue the young King Kerry. Their quest leads them to the enchanting land of Oz, where they become honored guests of the ...

Dive into another enchanting adventure in the world of Oz, where King Fumbo of Ragbad loses his head in a tempest! Join Prince Tatters and the wise, endearing old soldier Grampa as they embark on a quest to recover the kings head, uncover a hidden fortune, and rescue a princess. Alongside Bill, a charming live iron weathercock, they explore a whimsical Wizards Garden and encounter Urtha, a beautiful girl made entirely of flowers. As they traverse the magical lands of Oz and Ev, prepare for a rollercoaster of excitement—falling, swimming, exploding, sailing, and flying! Their journey leads ...

Step into a world of wonder where the Scarecrow reveals his royal lineage as an emperor! In this enchanting tale, Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion embark on a thrilling quest across the Silver Isle to rescue their friend. Along the way, they encounter a cast of delightful characters, including Sir Hokus of Pokes, the Doubtful Dromedary, and the Comfortable Camel. Each character brings their own unique charm and whimsical spirit, embodying the quirky nature we adore in the extraordinary land of Oz. This captivating story, inspired by Frank Baums notes after his passing, promises to whisk you away ...

In the enchanting land of Skampavia, a mysterious shipment of magic wishing emeralds arrives, capturing the attention of King Skamperoo, who promptly seizes them. With dreams of becoming the Emperor of Oz, he sets his sights on power, guided by his trusty magical horse, Chalk. Meanwhile, a spell casts a shadow over Oz, causing its residents to forget their beloved rulers, Ozma included, leaving only Dorothy and Pigasus, the valiant flying pig, to challenge the enchantment. Can they rally the courage to break the spell and save Princess Ozma? Will they find an unexpected ally in the Gnome King?...

The wonderful but quirky Wizard of Oz has invented a plane to go strato-sphering. Zooming among the clouds and shooting stars above OZ certainly produces a host of strange adventures. This last book about OZ by Ruth Thompson includes many well known characters of that fairy land like the Wizard, Dorothy, The Tin Man, and The Cowardly Lion but has some that have been a bit overlooked before like Jellia Jam, Ozma's chief maid-in-waiting and The Soldier With Green Whiskers. A high flying tale with danger and excitement! But don't worry, everyone will come through in the end just fine. - I promise.

Magic wishing emeralds mysteriously arrive in the little kingdom of Skampavia. King Skamperoo immediately confiscates them and wishes to become the Emperor of Oz, with his magic horse Chalk as his advisor. All the residents of Oz are enchanted to forget Ozma and their own rulers, except for Dorothy and Pigasus the flying pig. Can Dorothy and Pigasus break the enchantment and rescue Princess Ozma? Will they forge an unlikely alliance with the Gnome King?

"Of course, we all knew the Scarecrow was a very fine fellow, but surely we never guessed he ascended from an emperor. Most of us descend from our ancestors, but the Scarecrow really ASCENDED. The Scarecrow had a most exciting and adventurous time on the Silver Isle and Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion just ran out of one adventure into another trying to rescue him. They made some charming new friends in their travels—Sir Hokus of Pokes, the Doubtful Dromedary, and the Comfortable Camel. You'll find them very unusual and likable.

Another Oz book! Yes! Lots of unlikely characters and tons of fun. In this story, young King Randy of Regalia is visited by his old friend, Kabumpo, the Elegant Elephant of Pumperdink. Together, they set out to visit their friend Jinnicky the Red Jinn in the Land of Ev.. On the way, they meet Planetty, the silver Princess from Anuther Planet, and her fire-breathing colt, Thun. When they reach Jinnicky's palace, they find that Jinnicky has been deposed and enchanted by an untrustworthy slave.

Return to the wonderful world of Oz, in which King Fumbo of Ragbad loses his head in a storm and Prince Tatters, accompanied by the wise and wonderful old soldier Grampa, sets off to find the king's head, a fortune, and a princess. With Bill, a live iron weathercock, they visit a Wizard's Garden and discover Urtha, a lovely girl made all of flowers -- and proceed to fall, swim, explode, sail, and fly above and below Oz and Ev. Grampa and Co. eventually meet Dorothy herself, traveling with a Forgetful Poet in search of the missing princess of Perhaps City who has been condemned to marry a monster.

On many a day had Handy, the Goat Girl of Mern, pursued her goats up and down the rocky eminences of her native mountain. And never—NEVER—in her fourteen or so years' experience had she been blown up by a mountain spring. But there comes, in every one's experience a day which is unlike every other day, and so it was with the Goat Girl. As she was pursuing What-a-butter, her favorite goat, there was a sudden crash, a whish, and up flew the slab of rock on which she was standing, up and away. The adventures into which she was carried by this simple though awefull beginning take a whole book to relate.

A voyage on the famous Nonestic Ocean! What could be more thrilling than that? We—many of us—have taken trips on the prosaic Atlantic or even Pacific, but have we found a SEA FOREST with flying fish and swimming birds? Have we been pursued by a real SEA SERPENT, or had our ship transfixed by the immense ivory tusk of a NARWHAL? Have we come upon the glittering island of PEAKENSPIRE, or made friends with a charming talking hippopotamus? Yet all these things and more befall Captain Salt, one time Pirate and now Royal Explorer of Oz, and his merry crew.

Princess Ozma has ruled so wisely and happily in the wonderful Land of Oz for so long that most of us have forgotten the strange story of the Lost King of Oz—Ozma's father. As everyone in Oz knows, the King was transformed from his royal self by Mombi, the wicked old Gilliken witch, and lost his throne and his crown when he, himself, was lost. In this new Oz book the Royal Historian tells how Snip, the little buttonboy, and Pajuka, the great white goose.

In the story, the Cowardly Lion believes that he has depleted the reserve of courage imbued in him by the Wizard (as told in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz). Someone soon misdirects the Lion into thinking that he can only replenish his courage by eating a courageous man. Since the Lion dislikes the notion of harming anyone, he resolves to do the deed as quickly as possible, and so embarks on his quest. Unbeknownst to the Lion, he is being hunted by two would-be hunters: a circus clown named Notta Bit More, and an orphaned boy named Bobby Downs, whom Notta calls Bob Up.