The Secret Door to Kindness Lane is a heartwarming story about Dorothy, a curious girl who embarks on a journey to discover the true meaning of kindness. With the help of magical creatures, wise mentors, and her own acts of compassion, Dorothy uncovers the secrets of a hidden path that leads to a world of warmth, empathy, and generosity. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about patience, generosity, and the power of a kind heart. This enchanting story will inspire children...

The Kindness Quest and the Lost Star takes young readers on an unforgettable adventure, following a group of brave children as they embark on a quest to find a lost star said to hold the secret to endless kindness. Along the way, they face challenges and meet mysterious creatures, learning valuable lessons about virtues such as compassion, generosity, patience, and forgiveness. As they journey through enchanted forests, cross daunting rivers, and face fears, they discover that tru...

In "The Lost Treasure of Kind Souls," three adventurous children—Leo, Jane, and Tom—set out on a remarkable journey to discover a treasure that promises to change their lives. Along the way, they face a series of challenges that test their values, virtues, and inner strength. From crossing dangerous rivers to facing their own fears, the children learn that true treasure isn’t gold or jewels, but the kindness, love, and compassion they show to others. This heartwarming story explores essent...

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank BaumTo My ReadersIt's no use; no use at all. The children won't let me stop telling tales of the Land of Oz. I know lots of other stories, and I hope to tell them, some time or another; but just now my loving tyrants won't allow me. They cry: "Oz—Oz! more about Oz, Mr. Baum!" and what can I do but obey their commands?This is Our Book—mine and the children's. For they have flooded me with thousands of suggestions in regard to ...

This irresistible first novel tells the story of a quiet boy who embarks on a dangerous quest in order to fulfill his destiny -- and find his father -- in a strange world beneath New York City. When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to p...

The Little Wizard Stories of Oz contains six thrilling short stories based on characters from the Wizard of Oz. L. Frank Baum had announced to the world that he was done writing Oz books. Inundated with letters from disappointed children Baum decided to write short stories in the hopes that this would mollify his legions of disappointed fans. These stories explore more deeply many of the characters we've come to know and love Jack Pumkinhead, The Cowardly Lion, The Hungry Tiger, The Scarec...

It's all she's ever wanted to be, but it couldn't be further from her grasp…Dana Hathaway doesn't know it yet, but she's in big trouble. When her alcoholic mom shows up at her voice recital drunk, again, Dana decides she's had enough and runs away to find her mysterious father in Avalon: the only place on Earth where the regular, everyday world and the captivating, magical world of Faerie intersect. But from the moment Dana sets foot in Avalon, everything goes wrong, for it...

A striking picture book adaptation for ages 6 up of L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, about the magical journey of Dorothy Gale, her dog, Toto, and her faithful friends to the Emerald City. No child’s library is complete without this enchanting fantasy with its enduring themes of loyalty, resourcefulness, courage, and unforgettable characters, such as the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Wicked Witch of the West. First published...

IN DOROTHY AND THE WIZARD IN OZ, on her way back from Australia, Dorothy visits her cousin, Zeb, in California. They are soon swallowed up by an earthquake, along with Zeb's horse Jim and Dorothy's cat Eureka. The group soon meets up with the Wizard and all travel underground back to Oz.Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American writer of children's books, including THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and thirteen sequels. In addition to his Oz books, Baum wrote dozens of other books and ...

A Newbery Honor Award Book!A fox and a badger begrudgingly team up to change their destinies in this endearing middle grade novel Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this critically acclaimed novel brings Deadwood Forest to life through both words and art. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate.? “Heartbreaking, marvelously funny, and generously redemptive.” -Kirkus, starred reviewClare i...

Maxwell Unger has always loved the night. He used to do brave things like go tramping through the forest with his gran after dark. He loved the stories she told him about the world before the Destruction—about nature, and books, and the silver owls. His favorite story, though, was about the Owl Keeper.According to Max’s gran, in times of darkness the Owl Keeper would appear to unite owls and sages against the powers of the dark. Gran is gone now, and so are her stories of how the w...