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Books in The Wonderful Oz Books series

  • The Giant Horse of Oz

    Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback (Random House, Inc., July 29, 2008)
    Return to L. Frank Baum’s wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children’s book series. The Scarecrow, tiny Trot from California, and Benny (a living stone statue from Boston) encounter High Boy, whose telescopic legs and airy personality make him in every way the Giant Horse of Oz! High Boy himself is on an expedition with Herby the Medicine Man and little Prince Philador of the spectacular Ozure Isles, whose home has been threatened with utter destruction by a terrifying monster sea serpent. They all come together in a thrilling episode of Ozian history—which includes the discovery of the enchanted past of the wonderful Good Witch of the North, the very first person Dorothy met when she arrived from Kansas many years before. Praise for the Oz series “Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever—these books are for readers of all ages.”—Ray Bradbury “The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were not—imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders.”—Gore Vidal “I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.”—Stephen R. Donaldson
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  • The Wonderful Book of Kittens.: A delightful picture book of 40 adorable kittens that is perfect for children or those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

    Collin Michaelson

    Paperback (Independently published, May 12, 2020)
    Kittens fill our lives with love, affection and fun. These forty images of kittens are a great way to interact with your child or someone that needs a little extra help connecting to or remembering their world.This picture book contains no words, just cute kittens on every page.Young children love kittens and can spend hours, adding their own meow sounds, turning through these pages. Kittens tend to have a calming effect for those that suffer from Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. And this book can help them maintain a sense of wonder and enjoyment for the beautiful things in this world.Share time and pleasure with a loved one by flipping through the high quality, color images of the cutest kittens. This book is also great for everyone else that loves kittens.Doctors and dentists may find this a perfect addition to their waiting rooms.Discreet Packaging:There is no mention of Autism, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or any other challenges the reader may have. This book is a perfect gift to be given to your loved one without worrying that they feel embarrassed or offended.Tips for parents and caregivers: Sit next to your loved-one in a well-lit, quiet area. Consider using a pillow on your loved-one's lap to support their hands and the book. If possible, allow your loved-one to hold the book and turn the pages. This gives them the sense of control and allows them to set the pace for engagement and reminiscence. Ask questions about the images. See if they think the animal is cute or what they like about a particular image. If possible, leave the book where your loved-one can find it and read it on their own. Viewing this book in a group setting can bring individuals together and can be used as an entertaining activity to help combat boredom or depression.
  • Ojo in Oz

    Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback (Del Rey, Aug. 12, 1986)
    Return to L. Frank Baum’s wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children’s book series. When Ojo, everyone’s favorite Munchkin boy, is kidnapped—first by gypsies and then by a roving robber band—he makes an adventurous escape in the company of two new friends: Snufferbux, the singing and dancing bear, and Realbad, the bandit chieftain with the mysterious past. Then an awesome encounter with the hideous Mooj reveals the unexpected and true identities of both Realbad and Ojo! Praise for the Oz series “Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever—these books are for readers of all ages.”—Ray Bradbury “The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were not—imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders.”—Gore Vidal “I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.”—Stephen R. Donaldson
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  • Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz

    Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback (Del Rey, Sept. 12, 1985)
    Return to L. Frank Baum’s wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children’s book series. Peter, the lad from Philadelphia, joins forces with Jack Pumpkinhead to rescue Ozma and the Emerald City from conquest by Mogodore, the infamous Red Baron of Baffleburg. Even with the help of Belfaygor of Bourne, whose beard grows at an alarming rate, and the consistently charming and rhyming Iffin—which, as everyone knows, is a griffin who’s lost his grrrr—their efforts seem in vain. The horrendous Scare City, an enchanted pirate sack that can scoop up entire armies, a magic dinner bell, and a forbidden flagon are mixed up in the adventure, too—but it takes the legendary Red Jinn of Ev to provide the red magic that could help Jack Pumpkinhead save the Land of Oz. Praise for the Oz series “Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever—these books are for readers of all ages.”—Ray Bradbury “The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were not—imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders.”—Gore Vidal “I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.”—Stephen R. Donaldson
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  • Hungry Tiger of Oz

    Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback (Del Rey, May 12, 1985)
    Return to L. Frank Baum’s wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children’s book series.When the winsome Hungry Tiger is whisked away to the Kingdom of Rash in an attempt to satisfy his appetite, Little Betsy Bobbin and the perky Vegetable Man join him and young Prince Reddy in a search for the three magic Rash Rubies. They travel through the Gnome Kingdom, whereupon the Tiger is captured by the Giant Big Wigs. Meanwhile, Princess Ozma herself is kidnapped from Emerald City by Atmos Fere the Airman. Will the Rash Rubies be magic enough to rescue our friends, defeat the wicked Pasha, and return Reddy to his throne as the Rightful Ruler of Rash? Praise for the Oz series “Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever—these books are for readers of all ages.”—Ray Bradbury “The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were not—imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders.”—Gore Vidal “I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.”—Stephen R. Donaldson
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  • Pirates in Oz

    Ruth Plumly Thompson, John R. Neill, Michael Herring

    Paperback (Random House, Inc., July 29, 2008)
    Return to L. Frank Baum’s wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children’s book series. The old Gnome King attempts to capture the Emerald City and regain his magic belt, much to the horror of Peter, the Philadelphia boy who returns on a flying poetical pig to try to save Oz. Hindered by a band of mutinying pirates, Peter is helped by a magic ship that sails through both water and sky, a king who wants only to be a seafaring cook, and Samuel Salt, the swashbuckling Pirate Captain himself.Praise for the Oz series “Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever—these books are for readers of all ages.”—Ray Bradbury “The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were not—imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders.”—Gore Vidal “I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.”—Stephen R. Donaldson
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  • Tin Woodman of Oz

    L. Frank Baum

    Mass Market Paperback (Del Rey, Oct. 12, 1985)
    Woot the Wanderer and the Scarecrow help the Tin Woodman find his old love, Nimmie Amee, suffering the ignominious enchantments of Mrs. Yoop's yookoohoo magic along the way.
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  • Ozma of Oz

    L. Frank Baum

    Mass Market Paperback (Del Rey, May 12, 1986)
    Book 3 of L. Frank Baum's immortal OZ series, in which Dorothy and Billina, a talking Yellow Hen, help Princess Ozma rescue the royal family of Ev from the evil King of the Nomes.
  • Road to Oz

    L. Frank Baum

    Mass Market Paperback (Del Rey, Feb. 12, 1986)
    Book 5 of L. Frank Baum's immortal OZ series, in whcih Dorothy and the Shaggy Man inexplicably find themselves in Oz, where they meet Polychrome, the abandoned daughter of the Rainbow, and a host of others on their way to Ozma's lavish birthday party.
  • How to Replicate a Wood: A Story Inspired by the Amazing Cell Division Process

    Tali Lavy, Einat Kedem, Tammara Or Slilat, Guy Salemnick

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 5, 2017)
    The widely reaching forest is made of many smaller woods, all alike and each surrounded by a stone border. In these woods the animals live and play. When a neighboring wood is destroyed, the animals in one of the forest’s little woods are very sad. They don’t want to look over the stone border and see nothing but burned tree stumps and blackened ground. But what can they do? Their leader, the wise she-wolf, has an idea. Hidden in the center of the animals’ wood is a mysterious bubble, and in that bubble lies the Book of Secrets. If they copy the book exactly, then it will help them create a new wood to replace the one that died. To do this, the she-wolf will need the help of every animal in the wood, from the meticulous puma to the powerful elephants. Even the tiny, slimy snails have an important job to do. Based on the wonders of cell division, How to Replicate a Wood introduces children to one of the most incredible biological processes in the world through a playful, magical tale.
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  • The Magic of Oz

    L. Frank Baum, John R. Neill

    Mass Market Paperback (Del Rey, Sept. 12, 1985)
    Book 13 in L. Frank Baum's immortal OZ series, in which the meddling of old Ruggedo -- the ex-Nome King -- and the magic of Kiki Aru, the Munchkin boy, bring mayhem to the Emerald City when its illustrious inhabitants are mysteriously transformed into strange beasts.
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  • The Wonderful Book of Puppies: A delightful picture book of 40 adorable puppies that is perfect for children or those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease

    Collin Michaelson

    Paperback (Independently published, May 19, 2020)
    The Wonderful Book of Puppies is a picture book with 40 different, huggable puppies with their soft puppy eyes. Dogs are called “Man’s Best Friend”. We love them and enjoy playing with them. Images of puppies are a great way to interact with your young child or someone that needs a little extra help connecting with the world. Young children love puppies and can spend hours just turning through the pages. Puppies tend to have a calming affect for those that suffer from Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. And this book can help them maintain a sense of wonder and enjoyment for the beautiful things in this world. Share time and pleasure with a loved one by flipping through the high quality, color images of the cutest puppies.This book is also great for everyone else that loves puppies.Doctors and dentists may find this a perfect addition to their waiting rooms.This picture book contains no words, just cute puppies on every page.Discreet Packaging :There is no mention of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or any other challenges the reader may have. This book is perfect to be given to your loved one without worrying that they feel embarrassed or offended. Tips for parents and caregivers :Sit next to your loved-one in a well-lit, quiet area.Consider using a pillow on your loved-one's lap to support their hands and the book.If possible, allow your loved-one to hold the book and turn the pages. This gives them the sense of control and allows them to set the pace for engagement and reminiscence.Ask questions about the images. See if they think the animal is cute or what they like about a particular image.If possible, leave the book where your loved-one can find it and read it on their own.Viewing this book in a group setting can bring individuals together and can be used as an entertaining activity to helps combat boredom or depression.