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Little Miss Muffet, reimagined by legendary storyteller L. Frank Baum, is far more than a simple nursery rhyme. In this whimsical and gentle tale, Miss Muffet steps off her tuffet and into a world of quiet adventures, curious creatures, and unexpected friendships. With Baum’s signature blend of gentle satire and magical realism, this version brings charm and depth to a character we thought we already knew.

Woot the Wanderer finds himself at the home of the Tin Woodman of Oz and desires to hear the story of how a woodman made of tin could come to be. The Tin Woodman tells the tale of how he was once Nick Chopper, a man of flesh and blood, in love with a young girl named Nimmie Amee. The Wicked Witch of the East was not happy about this and so she enchanted his axe and had him cut off his limbs one at a time, which were replaced with limbs made of tin.

Dorothy, Toto, and a shaggy companion get lost on a strange road and encounter oddball characters. Their journey ends in Oz with a royal party—complete with Santa Claus!

Trot, Cap’n Bill, and Button Bright take flight to Sky Island with a magical umbrella, only to land in a realm ruled by absurdity and color-coded kingdoms. A whimsical and thoughtful fantasy.

The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a whimsical and adventurous sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The story follows Tip, a mischievous young boy raised by the wicked witch Mombi, as he escapes her clutches and embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Oz. Along the way, Tip befriends delightful companions like Jack Pumpkinhead, the animated Sawhorse, and the highly intelligent Woggle-Bug. Together, they navigate perilous challenges, encounter the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, and uncover surprising truths about Tips identity that will change Oz forever.

The L. Frank Baum Works Collection compiles all of his enchanting works, offering a full immersion into his timeless and magical storytelling.

The L. Frank Baum Classics Podcast offers a delightful collection of his most beloved stories, capturing the magic, charm, and whimsy that have captivated generations.

Step into the magical world of L. Frank Baum Audiobooks, featuring enchanting tales filled with wonder, fantasy, and adventure. These classic stories transport listeners to lands of imagination and unforgettable characters.

Timeless L. Frank Baum Stories brings together beautifully narrated tales that spark imagination and transport listeners to extraordinary worlds of fantasy and adventure.

Journey to Oz, a faraway land of magic, mayhem, and danger in this fantastical trilogy by L. Frank Baum. The Library Congress calls this “America’s greatest and best-beloved homegrown fairytale,” and the stories will spark the imagination and wonder as you enter the wondrous Land of Oz. This collection includes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the most well-known of the Oz stories; The Marvelous Land of Oz, following the adventures of a young boy named Tip exploring an Oz post-Dorothy; and Ozma of Oz, where Dorothy Gale is whisked away to a land called Ev.

In Baum’s final Oz tale, a young boy discovers a potent magic word that propels him into a high-stakes adventure. The story highlights curiosity, power, and the enduring spirit of discovery in the magical land of Oz.

When magic starts disappearing from Oz, Dorothy and her friends search for the culprit. With Ozma missing and a powerful magician at large, the quest spans unknown lands, introducing new creatures and dangers in a suspenseful, imaginative adventure.

A fairy transforms into a boy and explores fantastical kingdoms, facing knights, monsters, and magic. A fast-paced, whimsical tale from the mind of Baum. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Rob, a young inventor, accidentally summons an electric fairy who gives him futuristic gadgets. Traveling the world, Rob encounters pirates, scientists, and danger in this imaginative sci-fi tale full of early tech and adventure.

Dorothy and her friends fall into a fantastical underworld filled with invisible bears, dragonettes, and other bizarre beings, eventually returning to the magical land of Oz. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

The second Oz book follows Tip, a boy who brings a Pumpkinhead man to life and escapes from a witch. Packed with bizarre creatures, enchanted lands, and thrilling twists, this whimsical sequel deepens the magic of Baum’s universe.

A Munchkin named Bini Aru discovers a way to transform people and objects by speaking the magic word "pyrzqxgl." When Ozma proclaimed that no one was allowed to practice magic in Oz except for Glinda and The Wizard, Bini hid his notes in his laboratory. When his son Kiki finds these notes, he transforms himself into a hawk and sets off on an adventure. Landing in Ev, he runs into Ruggedo, the former Nome King who was exiled and now sees his opportunity for revenge through Kiki's power.

Step into the wonderfully whimsical world of The Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, a charming short tale from the beloved author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum. This heartwarming and humorous story reimagines the classic nursery rhyme, expanding it into a delightful vignette full of love, chaos, and fairy-tale mischief.

Oz books are modernist fairy stories that replaced the European dark medieval morality tales with a bright sunny anything can happen American style of storytelling.

In this heartwarming origin story from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum, a poor widow and her devoted young son live a humble life by the river. When illness strikes his mother, the boy—dressed in a handmade blue suit—sets out to find work and support their small household. His kind heart and earnest spirit win him a job as a shepherd, and soon the countryside rings with the sweet sound of his silver horn.