'Readers who have followed Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz will be interested in Trot's equally strange experiences. Many children implored me to "write something about the mermaids," and I willingly granted the request. "The Sea Fairies..".was received with much approval by my readers, many have written me that they like Trot "almost as well as Dorothy" This story of "Sky Island" has astonished me and I think it will also astonish you. The sky country is certainly a remarkable land.' L. Frank Baum In Sky Island are some other recognisable Oz characters, Button-Bright and Polychrome,...

L Frank Baum (of Oz fame) here invents a complete back story for Santa Claus, explaining his origins and how the Christmas traditions that surround him came about. Set in a fantasy world of fairy folk, gods and talking animals, it still has the power to enchant and entertain. This handsome new edition includes all Mary Cowles Clark's delightful original illustrations in black and white.