Roger S. Baum, the great-grandson of L. Frank Baum, discusses carrying on the world of Oz. The Springfield, Mo., resident has written 14 children’s books set in Oz, with a 15th in the works. An animated musical based on his first book, “Dorothy of Oz,” will be released in 2010. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the release of the classic 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz.”
Read moreThis is a story about two children who find an old merry-go-round in a junkyard. It appears, at first glance, to be the same one their parents used to ride when they were young. Soon, they discover that it is by traveling with the Wizard of Oz and a special Munchkin to the Emerald City and it becomes extra special when they are able to ride the merry-go-round with their parents. Of course, their grandparents don’t believe them. Their story seems a little too far fetched but, the children prove their point with a surprise ending that will be near
Read moreThe Green Star of Oz is a Special Oz Story that might tug at your heartstrings. (The Tin Woodman told me it could.) It is for the millions who love Oz. It is for my great-grandfather, L. Frank Baum. (You’ll find out why it is.) It would be difficult to love Oz after these more than 100 years and not love its author as well. Of course, it is obvious to millions that his books were written “to gladden the heart” and therefore to entertain. There are no other reasons or messages. And so to Oz we go, for a
Read moreFrom the great-grandson of L. Frank Baum, first founder of OZ, comes this delightful story of beauty and adventure for Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Lion. In this simple tale, we meet a new OZ character, the REWOLF, whose looks turn from disarming to charming after Dorothy and her companions help him gain the strength and confidence he needs to know the meaning of beauty and friendship.By the way, can you make another word from the name REWOLF? This is a great book for young children that can be read in one bedtime’s reading. It has colorful
Read moreThe Lion’s adventure begins at a far away place as a young lion. It tells how he arrived in Oz and then propels him through this fast paced story with new characters and the SillyOZbul. This adventure takes you from a lion cub until he meets Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Woodman and Toto on the Yellow Brick Road as the Cowardly Lion. Hold on for the nostalgia and the surprise ending. THE LION OF OZ AND THE BADGE OF COURAGE is a masterful Oz adventure typical of Roger S. Baum and his flair for the unexpected. The story of the Lion
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