L. Frank Baum, born in 1856, had a natural gift for storytelling. He could capture the imagination of the children and created a timeless world "OZ."  He was frequently stopped on the streets by children asking for a story. His books began as stories told to children, including his own. The Wizard of Oz was published in 1900 and became a best-seller. Children wrote him asking for more stories about the magical place.  There are 17 sequels, have you read any of them? For more about his life visit http://www.literarytraveler.com/spring/west/baum.htm. To read other books about Oz visit our library. Check the Norwalk Library Catalog for a complete listing of the Frank Baum books we have available.