Books of wonder

Six tales present further the adventures of Dorothy and Toto, Ozma, Tiktok, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Tin Woodman, and other characters from the land of Oz.

When all the inhabitants of Pingaree are kidnapped by the mongrel hordes of twin island kingdoms, Prince Inga and his friend King Rinkitink decide to go to the rescue.

Presents an animal for each letter of the alphabet, from antelope and bear to yak and zebra.

When his colleague Long Arrow disappears, Dr. Dolittle sets off with his assistant, Tommy Stubbins, his dog, Jip, and Polynesia the parrot on an adventurous voyage over tropical seas to floating Spidermonkey Island.

Dorothy's aunt and uncle get acquainted with Oz after they lose their farm and Ozma invites them to live with her.

"This collection of thirty-seven tales is drawn from the famous color fairy books of Andrew Lang that were originally published between 1889 and 1910."

Each letter of the alphabet is illustrated with a boy or girl playing with or using objects beginning with that letter.

The family poodle protests at first when the master and mistress bring home a new "dog" to share the household.

When Johnny and Janey take off in their flying machine, Gran'ma and Gran'pa follow them to the "Land Back of the Moon," a place of magic and fantasy.

A retelling of the events of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus based on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.

A collection of puns based on animals, including "Lemming meringue pie," "Crocoduel," and "Pupsicle."

Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a picture surrounded by words beginning with that letter and featuring illustrations of children and the appropriate words.

Filled with all the things a good tale should have - from fiery dragons and savage lions to a clever princess and a handsome hero - this storyteller's favorite is paired with spectacular art from Caldecott medalist Trina Schart Hyman. The original edition won the 1973 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Illustration.