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The Poetry Book of Oz: A Collection of New & Classic Ozian Rhymes for the Child in All of Us.
Compiled from the pages of original Wizard of Oz novels by L. Frank Baum, with additional verses by Emerald City artist & green whiskered soldier, Tynker Smyth -
THE POETRY BOOK OF OZ is a brand new, beautifully designed, FULL COLOR PAPERBACK VERSION of classic Ozian poetry celebrating the 125th Anniversary of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel.
Complimenting the enchanting rhymes are over 40 FULL COLOR illustrations based on the vintage works of John R. Neill and WW Denslow which have been meticulously rearranged and re-imagined.
At Ozia Arts Press we feel rhymes and poetry are a child's doorway to the magic of reading. Poems not only act as a form of amusing, verbal entertainment but also as an educational, language puzzle of words and meaning that can stimulate a child's insight and comprehension. What better way to introduce the young mind in your family to words of imagination with the charming fantasy characters from the world of Oz!
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Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author, playwright, and visionary best remembered for creating The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), one of the most beloved children's books in history. Born in Chittenango, New York, Baum grew up with a love of storytelling, the theater, and printing. His early career was eclectic-he ran newspapers, bred fancy poultry, managed theaters, and wrote plays-before turning fully to children's literature. With The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, illustrated by W.W. Denslow, Baum introduced Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, characters who quickly became fixtures in American culture. The book's success led to a Broadway adaptation and the foundation of what would become a vast Oz series.Baum went on to write thirteen more Oz books, as well as dozens of other children's fantasies under his own name and pseudonyms, including works such as The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus and Queen Zixi of Ix. Known for his imagination, optimism, and belief that children deserved stories filled with wonder rather than strict moral lessons, Baum helped shape modern American fairy tales. Though he faced financial troubles and periods of poor health, he remained committed to creating worlds of magic and joy until his death in 1919. Today, Baum is remembered not only as the "Royal Historian of Oz" but also as a pioneer of imaginative literature whose creations continue to inspire readers, artists, and dreamers worldwide.
