Oz Children's books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Oz Children's series?"

"There are two books in the Oz Children's series, published between 1905 and 1913."

Q: "What is the first book in the Oz Children's series?"

"The first book in the Oz Children's series is The Woggle-Bug Book, published in 1905."

Q: "What is The Woggle-Bug Book about?"

"The Woggle-Bug Book (1905) follows the character H.M. Wogglebug, T.E. (Highly Magnified and Thoroughly Educated), who first appeared in The Marvelous Land of Oz. The book tells of his comedic adventures after leaving the Land of Oz and trying to fit into the human world."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Woggle-Bug Book	1905	L. Frank Baum	Buy
2	TikTok and the Nome King	1913	L. Frank Baum	Buy

The Oz Children’s series consists of two shorter books set in L. Frank Baum’s Land of Oz, aimed at younger readers than the main Oz novels. The Woggle-Bug Book (1905) follows the Wogglebug character from The Marvelous Land of Oz on his own comedic adventure. TikTok and the Nome King (1913) focuses on the mechanical man Tik-Tok and his encounter with the villainous Nome King.

Both books are curiosities in the broader Oz canon. They take supporting characters from the main series and give them their own short adventures, making them accessible to children who might find the full-length Oz novels too long. For collectors and Oz fans, these are interesting pieces of Baum’s output that show how he tried to extend the world of Oz beyond the main novel series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Oz Children's series?

There are two books in the Oz Children’s series, published between 1905 and 1913.

What is the first book in the Oz Children's series?

The first book in the Oz Children’s series is The Woggle-Bug Book, published in 1905.

What is The Woggle-Bug Book about?

The Woggle-Bug Book (1905) follows the character H.M. Wogglebug, T.E. (Highly Magnified and Thoroughly Educated), who first appeared in The Marvelous Land of Oz. The book tells of his comedic adventures after leaving the Land of Oz and trying to fit into the human world.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order