When three boastful magicians try to outdo one another, they create a problem that can be solved only when they work together.

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 Time; the dummy in Mr. Floman's department store window comes to life; and a tiny beetle gives a New England farmer and his wife a pump which pumps not water, but gold Author of the much-loved Oz books, L. Frank Baum transforms the familiar with his magical mix of humor and enchantment. Most of the twelve stories in this delightful collection are set in America where, so it seems, modern fairies, knooks, and ryls are always causing the most astonishing things to happen These tales will enchant both young and old. When American Fairy Tales first appeared, Baum's reputation as a storyteller had already been established by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written in 1900. The twelve stories in this collection were originally syndicated weekly in at least five newspapers during the first half of 1901. The first book edition, which this facsimile reprints, came out later that year.

From Robert Browning’s The Pied Piper of Hamelin and William Makepeace Thackeray’s The Rose and the Ring to Kenneth Grahme’s The Reluctant Dragon and J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, here are seventeen classic stories and poems from the golden age of the English fairy tale. Some of them amuse, some enchant, some satirize and criticize, but each one is an expression of the joy of living. Accompanied by illustrations from the original editions of these works this collection will delight readers both young and old. Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Forget everything you know about Oz, Dorothy, and that notorious little dog.Legends have swirled around the mystical land of Oz, immortalized in countless tales and tunes, each claiming to unveil the real saga behind the yellow brick road. Yet, none have even grazed the truth.The upheaval began with my father, the king of Oz, announcing his retirement. Unsure which of his four daughters should inherit the crown, he devised a trial of leadership: dividing the kingdom into quadrants for each princess to govern and prove her worth.My sisters ruled over the North, South, and West with grace, but I-Indy to those who know me-was saddled with the East. Yes, that's Munchkin Land. And just when I thought it couldn't get worse, a braided girl from Kansas started flinging houses, commandeering my favorite shoes, and terrorizing my Munchkin subjects.As passions flare and alliances form, my journey is not just about reclaiming my territory-it's also a quest filled with forbidden romances and fiery encounters. With everything on the line, I must not only save my kingdom but also protect the hearts that beat together in its defense.Scarecrow: Tales from Oz offers a bold, adult spin on the fabled journey to Oz. Prepare for four triumphant finales, sizzling connections, and one unforgettable adventure.

Set in Victorian London-where magic is real and Elemental Masters control the powers of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth-the fourth novel in this best-selling series tells the story of Lord Alderscroft, Master of the British Elemental Masters Council-the most powerful Fire Master ever to lead the Council. Loosely based on The Snow Queen, The Wizard of London delves into Lord Alderscroft's youth, when he was bespelled by an evil Elemental Master who hoped to use him for political gain.

Even more innovative than his last, Robert Sabuda will captivate all with his latest pop-up masterpiece, Beauty & the Beast! True love blooms in this three-dimensional adaptation of a beloved fairy tale. Amazing paper structures and classically styled artwork lead readers through a magical tale. Magnificent pop-ups of a life-like Beast, a mysterious castle and a spectacular rose garden make this all-new pop-up masterpiece a must-have for your family's library.