First published in 1914, âLittle Wizard Stories of Ozâ is a collection of six short stories from the famous and much-loved âOzâ author L. Frank Baum. Short stories in the collection include âThe Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tigerâ, âLittle Dorothy and Totoâ, and âTiktok and the Nome Kingâ. A sweet collection of magical stories, perfect for younger readers new to the world of Oz.
Lyman Frank Baum (1856 â 1919) was a prolific and well-known American writer. He is best known for his famous series of modern fairy tales set in the imaginary land of Oz. The first of the books, âThe Wonderful Wizard of Ozâ is widely considered to be the first true American fairy tale and was the basis for the hugely popular 1939 classic musical âThe Wizard of Ozâ starring Judy Garland. Born and raised in New York, Baum held a range of jobs including as a poultry farmer, clerk, and storekeeper before pursuing his talent for writing at the age of 41. He wrote 14 novels in the Oz series, as well as over 40 other novels and over 80 short stories. He died in California in 1919.