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Enchanting, tragic, and hilarious fairy tales for adults and children grace these pages. An initial glance might lead you to assume that these are satirical versions of classic Christmas ghost stories. However, beneath the humorous stories involving ghosts, repentant sinners, miracles, and good peasants who find well-deserved happiness, lies a psychological undercurrent that sharpens the sense of intrigue and plot movement. Often this is aided by the unrelenting social exposure of the authors who always understood how intangible the "bourgeois paradise" truly was.

Humpty Dumpty est une histoire anglaise intrigante et captivante qui parle d’un personnage emblématique d’une comptine pour enfants très connue. Il s’agit d’une devinette très ancienne dont la réponse est un œuf qu’on ne peut pas reconstituer sur une table ou une chaise après sa chute. Le cheminement personnel de l’oeuf qui apprend à vaincre ses peurs même après avoir connu la souffrance et l’échec est une leçon de vie pour les enfants.

A patchwork doll comes to life, and Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, and a host of new characters have enchanting adventures in the Land of Oz.

While playing outside on the farm in Kansas, Dorothy, and Toto happen upon the Shaggy Man, who asks for directions to Butterfield. The pair is happy to show him the way, but the road splits into seven different paths and Dorothy is unsure which is the correct choice. After some debate, the group decides to take the seventh path where they run into an adorable little boy named Button Bright who cannot seem to stop getting lost. Further down the road, they encounter Polychrome, who is the daughter of the Rainbow.

Dorothy and Uncle Henry go to California to visit family at Hugson's Ranch where Dorothy is introduced to her second cousin, Zeb. While Dorothy, Zeb, and Dorothy's cat, Eureka, are enjoying a horse-drawn buggy ride one afternoon, an earthquake hits, creating an enormous crack in the ground beneath their buggy. They all go tumbling into the crevice, down to the Land of the Mangaboos.

While traveling to Australia with Uncle Henry, Dorothy is swept overboard. She is able to save herself by means of a floating chicken coop, complete with a Yellow Hen inside, who she names Billina. Dorothy and her new friend explore their surroundings and meet a mechanical man named Tik Tok who joins their adventure. Back in Oz, Princess Ozma is on a mission to demand the release of the royal family of Ev from the evil Nome King. She meets up with Dorothy and the group must band together to solve the riddles of the King and restore order to the land.

This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production - enhanced with music and sound effects - of a book long hailed as one of the great classics of children's literature. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz tells the story of a young orphan girl, Dorothy, who is caught up in a cyclone and transported to the magical kingdom of Oz. In order to return home, Dorothy is instructed to travel to the City of Emeralds and ask the Wonderful Wizard of Oz for his help in getting her back to Kansas.

Little Miss Muffet, reimagined by legendary storyteller L. Frank Baum, is far more than a simple nursery rhyme. In this whimsical and gentle tale, Miss Muffet steps off her tuffet and into a world of quiet adventures, curious creatures, and unexpected friendships. With Baum’s signature blend of gentle satire and magical realism, this version brings charm and depth to a character we thought we already knew.

The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a whimsical and adventurous sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The story follows Tip, a mischievous young boy raised by the wicked witch Mombi, as he escapes her clutches and embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Oz. Along the way, Tip befriends delightful companions like Jack Pumpkinhead, the animated Sawhorse, and the highly intelligent Woggle-Bug. Together, they navigate perilous challenges, encounter the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, and uncover surprising truths about Tips identity that will change Oz forever.

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 classic, fun story from L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of Oz) is about how the mean-spirited Daemons of the Caves get fed up with Santa making children happy, so they decide to kidnap him on Christmas Eve!

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.

One day a young girl, Trot, encounters a strange young boy with a big umbrella. She learns his name is Button Bright and he uses this umbrella to go on long journeys. Trot's friend, Cap'n Bill, joins the two children and they venture to a fantastical island, which they call Sky Island, as it is halfway in the sky.

Author L. Frank Baum crafted a series of stories that took Mother Goose rhymes and created full stories as fun companions to the rhymes. When Baum wasn’t writing his Wizard of Oz stories, this was a way for him to create meaningful stories. Take a trip with Humpty Dumpty and Coutchie-Coulou as they leave the nest for a human kingdom. A memorable short story narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Young Trot and the old captain, peg-legged Cap'n Bill, might seem like odd friends, but they are constant companions and Cap'n Bill taught her to love and appreciate the ocean. Trot was especially fascinated by the idea of mermaids and talked about them often with Cap'n Bill, who warned that no one who had met a mermaid had ever lived to tell the tale. One day while out sailing around, the pair is greeted by a beautiful mermaid who extends an invitation for them to come and visit their underwater kingdom and even become mermaids themselves for the adventure.

Step into the enchanting world of the Wizard of Oz, where adventure awaits at every turn! Join Dorothy as she embarks on a magical journey from Kansas to Oz, swept away by a cyclone. Along the way, she encounters a host of peculiar and delightful characters that will captivate both children and adults alike. Gather your family and relive this classic tale, beautifully narrated for your enjoyment. (Summary by J. Hall)

In The Tin Woodman of Oz, the twelfth enchanting installment of L. Frank Baums beloved Land of Oz series, our heartwarming hero, the Tin Woodman, embarks on a nostalgic journey that leads him to reunite with his long-lost Munchkin sweetheart, Nimmie Amee. This touching tale, originally published on May 13, 1918, delves into the Tin Woodmans backstory, revealing the poignant moments from his days as a flesh-and-blood man, as first hinted in The Wizard of Oz. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Step into the enchanting world of Oz with The Scarecrow of Oz, the ninth installment in L. Frank Baums beloved series. First published on July 16, 1915, this captivating tale is Baums personal favorite and follows the adventurous duo, Capn Bill and Trot, as they journey to Oz. With the clever assistance of the Scarecrow, they set out to liberate the land from the tyrannical rule of King Krewl of Jinxland. Enjoy a rich narrative experience brought to life by talented narrators, including Cori Samuel, Ed Good, and Kelly Harmon, alongside a vibrant cast of characters performed by a diverse ...

Join Dorothy, a spirited farm girl, as she is swept away by a cyclone to the enchanting land of Oz. There, she discovers that she has liberated the Munchkins from the clutches of the Wicked Witch of the East. Gifted with the magical Silver Slippers, Dorothy embarks on a quest to find the illustrious Wizard of Oz, the only one who can return her home. Along her journey, she teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman, and a Cowardly Lion, all while evading the menacing Wicked Witch of the West and the myriad perils that lurk in this wondrous realm. (Summary by T.Craft)

Step into the enchanting world of Ozma of Oz, the third installment in L. Frank Baums beloved Oz series. In this captivating tale, Dorothy finds herself shipwrecked on the shores of a magical land neighboring Oz, known as Ev. There, she forges friendships with Tiktok, a charming wind-up mechanical man; Billina, a witty talking chicken; and the courageous Ozma, the rightful ruler of Oz, who is on a daring mission to rescue the royal family of Ev from the clutches of the Nome King. Reunited with her faithful companions—the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion—Dorothy embarks on ...