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Two delightful, fanciful, and heartwarming stories. "The Velveteen Rabbit" tells the tale of a stuffed rabbit that longs to become real, while "The Girl Who Owned a Bear" tells of a little girl who receives a magical book filled with the most unpredictable of magic.

Dorothy, an orphan lives with her Uncle Henry and Aunt Em in the bleak landscape of a Kansan farm with her little dog Toto, who is her sole source of happiness. One day the farmhouse, with Dorothy and Toto inside, is caught in a cyclone and deposited in a field in the Munchkin Country in The Land of Oz. Dorothy only way home is if The Wizard of Oz who lived in The City Of Emeralds helps her find her way back.

Ein Wirbelsturm hat die kleine Dorothy und ihren Hund Toto weit von zu Hause fortgeweht. Nun machen sie sich auf den Weg zum Zauberer von Oz, damit er ihnen hilft, wieder nach Kansas zu kommen. Die Vogelscheuche, der Blechmann und der ängstliche Löwe werden zu ihren Gefährten, denn auch sie erhoffen sich vom Zauberer, was sie sich jeweils am meisten wünschen: Verstand, ein Herz und Mut.

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Dot and Tot of Merryland, a delightful 1901 novel by L. Frank Baum, the acclaimed author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Follow the whimsical adventures of a spirited little girl named Dot and her brave companion, Tot, as they journey to the magical land of Merryland. This captivating realm, accessible by floating down a mysterious river through a tunnel, is divided into seven vibrant valleys, each filled with its own wonders and surprises. Join Dot and Tot as they navigate this extraordinary landscape and discover the true meaning of friendship and ...

Dorothy Gale and her Uncle Henry and Aunt Em are coming to live in Oz permanently. Dorothy then takes them on a tour of Oz, and during their journey, they encounter King Kleaver with his Spoon Brigade and Miss Cuttenclip of the land of paper dolls. Meanwhile, the wicked Nome King has joined forces with the horrible Growleywogs, the terrifying Whimsies, and the wicked Phanfasms in a plot to capture the Emerald City.

Ein Wirbelsturm hat Dorothy und ihr Hündchen Toto aus ihrer Heimat Kansas ins geheimnisvolle Land Oz geweht...

In a whimsical tale of magic and mischief, an evil Arabian sorcerer entrusts a golden flask filled with the Great Elixir—a potion that grants extraordinary health, strength, and longevity—to a colorblind bakers wife, hoping to keep it from falling into sinister hands. However, chaos ensues when she accidentally mixes the Elixir with her rheumatism medicine, leading to a hilarious mix-up that results in a batch of enchanted gingerbread. From this dough emerges John Dough, a six-foot novelty gingerbread man who springs to life and makes a daring escape, reminiscent of a classic nursery rhyme...

“We’re off to see the Wizard! The wonderful Wizard of Oz!” Rediscover L. Frank Baum's timeless children’s classic that has charmed readers for generations. Readers of all ages will follow the Yellow Brick Road in this unforgettable and colorful journey that takes us from Dorothy’s gray...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is the classic story of fantasy that has delighted readers young and old for decades. Dorothy finds herself transplanted to the magical land of Oz when her house is sucked up by a tornado. To get back home she must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard to help her get back to Kansas. Along the way she meets several interesting characters, including the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, who join her on her travels to ask the Wizard for help.

The speckled hen laid twelve eggs in her hidden nest at the top of the hay pile in the barn and the very last one, whom she called Humpty Dumpty, was the largest of all. The nest was very crowded and so the eggs began kicking each other to get more space for themselves. Humpty Dumpty, being on the very edge of the next, was kicked completely out and then decided to look about the wide world to see what he could see.

This beloved nursery rhyme tells a story that is both a bit scary (she lost her sheep!) and funny (they lost their tails!). The poor tiny girl, trying to do a job that is quite hard for her with her short legs, becomes bewildered. But help is there in the shape of an old lady who plays a trick on her, telling her that her sheep have lost their tails which she must find and somehow put them back on. Will the distraught little BoPeep find the missing tails? And if she does will she be able to re-attach them? Listen and learn!

Join Twinkle, a spirited little girl, as she embarks on a series of enchanting adventures in a whimsical world. From facing a trial by feisty woodchucks to nurturing a challenging baby crow, exploring a town of talking prairie dogs, discovering magical turtles, and encountering bizarre creatures, each story takes her on a thrilling journey filled with surprises. Originally published in 1905 as a collection of six short chapter books by Frank L. Baum under the pen name Laura Bancroft, these tales were later compiled into Twinkle and Chubbins; Their Astonishing Adventures in Nature-Fairyland in ...

Join Glinda the Good, the beloved sorceress of Oz, in this enchanting finale penned by L. Frank Baum. When Ozma learns of unrest in previously uncharted regions of her kingdom, she knows she must take action to restore peace. Accompanied by Dorothy, they uncover dire situations in Flathead Mountain and the Skeezers Magic Island, where the inhabitants face grave injustices. In a twist of fate typical of Oz, they find themselves trapped on a submerged island alongside the Skeezers. With Glinda and all the familiar faces of Oz rallying for a rescue, will they arrive in time to save the day? Dive ...

Judy Garland reprises her role as Dorothy as she and her dog, Toto, are caught up in a tornado in their hometown of Kansas. It takes them to a strange and beautiful land called Oz.

Join the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow as they journey across the fantastic magical Land of Oz in search of the Tin Woodman's long-lost sweetheart. In a series of adventures sure to thrill Oz fans both old and new, these beloved friends face such challenges as a selfish giantess and a group of quarrelsome dragons--all to fulfill a promise made long ago to a beautiful Munchkin girl. The Tin Woodman sits on the glittering tin throne of his splendid tin castle, ruling the Winkle Country of the Land of Oz with the help of his best friend, the Scarecrow.

This charming tale of love and grandmotherly devotion tells the complete story of a little old woman who lived in a shoe.

Princess Ozma and Dorothy travel to an obscure corner of the Land of Oz to prevent a war between two local powers, the Skeezers and the Flatheads. The leaders of the two tribes prove obstinate, and they are determined to fight in spite of Ozma and Dorothy.

At the top of Mount Munch lives a group of people known as the Hyups. One of their numbers, a Munchkin named Bini Aru, discovered a method of transforming people and objects by merely saying the word "Pyrzqxgl". After Princess Ozma decreed that no one could practice magic in Oz except for Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard of Oz, Bini wrote down the directions for pronouncing "Pyrzqxgl" and hid them in his magical laboratory.

This is the timeless tale of Dorothy and her friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman, and the Cowardly Lion, in the enchanting land of OZ. Those who have only seen the movie are in for a real treat, as much of the book did not make it into the classic 1939 film.