Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) - American writer, world-famous classic of children's literature, who created the magical land of Oz. his books were repeatedly adapted into films, more than one generation of children around the world grew up on Baum's fairy tales. "The Wizard of Oz" — the first book in a series about the heroes of this fairyland — was published in 1900. It tells the story of how one day a hurricane lifted the hut with the girl Dorothy and the dog Toto and threw it into the Land of Oz. Dorothy really wanted to return home to Kansas, where Uncle Henry and Aunt Em were waiting for her. On the way, she met a scarecrow, an iron logger, and a timid Lion — and together they went to The Wizard Of Oz: Dorothy to bring her home, the scarecrow to get her brains, the Iron logger to get her heart, the timid Lion to get her courage. And whether their wishes will come true, you will find out by reading this fun book with wonderful drawings.