American Fairy Tales

This classic collection by L. Frank Baum, the celebrated author of The Wizard of Oz, presents twelve (or more in later editions) distinct American fairy tales. Unlike his Oz books, these stories often carry a satirical, glib, and tongue-in-cheek tone, making them enjoyable for both children and adults. Each tale, varying in length but quick to read, concludes with a moral, though these are frequently ironic or nonsensical. The book is perfect for families seeking imaginative, humorous short stories that spark conversation and offer a fresh take on the fairy tale genre.

This book, written by Lyman Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz and many other Oz books is possibly his greatest work ever. Everyone should read this classic book of American fairy tales . The book gives interesting stories with a moral at the end of each story. The stories vary in length but can be read quickly due to the authors writing style. While different from Oz books, these stories are still a lot of fun. It is a wonderful book for anyone with a taste for humorous fantasy. The stories are short and well written. Any reader will find an extremely enjoyable read here.