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Swept away from her home in Kansas by a tornado, Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves stranded in the fantastical Land of Oz. As instructed by the Good Witch of the North and the Munchkins, Dorothy sets off on the yellow brick road to try and find her way to the Emerald City and the Wizard of Oz, who can help her get home.

Christmas Eve—the night of joy, wonder, and magic. But what if the heart of Christmas itself was stolen? In this enchanting yet unexpected tale, L. Frank Baum dares to ask: what happens when Santa Claus disappears? Hidden away in his ice-bound Laughing Valley, Santa has made it his life's work to bring happiness to children across the world. But not everyone welcomes his kindness. Dark forces lurk beyond the cheerful glow of Christmas, and when Santa is taken captive, the very spirit of the holiday hangs in the balance.

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.

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.

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.

Dorothy moves to Oz with her aunt and uncle just in time to face the Nome King’s invasion. Magic, monsters, and old friends return in this classic Oz tale. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Prince Inga, aided by three magic pearls, is set to rule the island of Pingaree. King Rinkitink arrives with his talking goat, Bilbil, determined to take a vacation on Pingaree. Inga's father, King Kitticut, is captured by Regos' invaders along with all the rest of the people of Pingaree except for Rinkitink, Bilbil, and Inga himself.

"Mother Goose in Prose" is a collection of stories by L. Frank Baum, in which he retells popular nursery rhymes in prose form, providing imaginative backstories for each rhyme. Published in 1897, the book offers charming and whimsical explanations for how these well-known rhymes came to be. For example, the story behind "Little Bo-Peep" explores how she lost her sheep and how they eventually returned. Each tale is crafted with Baum's signature storytelling style, combining fantasy and humor, making the book a delightful read for both children and adults. This version of the book preserves the ...

Are you ready for a Christmas adventure? In this story Santa Claus is kidnapped to prevent him from delivering his gifts to children on Christmas Eve. Find out if this evil plan is successful or will Santa Claus' helpers save the day and save Christmas.

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.

A young boy named Woot encounters The Tin Woodman and The Scarecrow, who are sharing stories of the past. Woot inquires how the Tin Woodman came to be made of tin. The Tin Woodman, known as Nick Chopper, was in love with a girl named Nimmie Amee, who also happened to be the Wicked Witch of the East's ward. The Witch enchanted the Tin Woodman's axe, which caused him to chop off all his limbs.

In this gentle and heartwarming tale, young Bo-Peep sets out to find her lost sheep, encountering charming characters, clever animals, and magical surprises along the way.

Aunt Jane’s Nieces in the Red Cross follows two young cousins who volunteer for the Red Cross during World War I. Written before America entered the war, this story captures the era’s tension and the bravery of those offering aid on the battlefield.