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First published in 1901, American Fairy Tales by L. Frank Baum, the author of the Wizard of Oz series, is one of the most beloved collections of bedtime stories of all times, including: The Box of RobbersThe Glass DogThe Queen of QuokThe Girl who Owned a BearThe Enchanted TypesThe... Read Full Overview

In Chicago, an ordinary key unlocks a magical trunk packed with robbers and a pie. In Boston, five magical bon-bons make an ordinary senator, an ordinary professor, an ordinary girl and her ordinary parents do the most extraordinary things A young cowboy lassoes Father... Read Full Overview

Why should the old world of Europe be the only home to fairies and enchantments? In this collection of fairy tales -- mostly set in America - L. Frank Baum has created fifteen amusing captivating, and enchanting tales. From a cowboy who lassoes Father Time and brings all of creation... Read Full Overview

No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another. Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women's Anti-Gambling League. Sister Nell's young man had called quite unexpectedly to... Read Full Overview

12 Fairy Tales from the author of the Wizard of Oz series of books. Inspired by Lang and the Brothers Grimm, Baum sought to create an American type of fairy tales, avoiding the usual violence and roman often found in these sort of stories.

12 Fairy Tales from the author of the Wizard of Oz series of books. Inspired by Lang and the Brothers Grimm, Baum sought to create an American type of fairy tales, avoiding the usual violence and roman often found in these sort of stories.

12 Fairy Tales from the author of the Wizard of Oz series of books. Inspired by Lang and the Brothers Grimm, Baum sought to create an American type of fairy tales, avoiding the usual violence and roman often found in these sort of stories.