
audiobook
by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
by - L. Frank Baum
YOUTH
MANHOOD
OLD AGE
YOUTH
1. Burzee
2. The Child of the Forest
3. The Adoption
4. Claus
5. The Master Woodsman
In a timeless forest called Burzee, where fairies, knooks and other ageless beings tend ancient trees, a gentle wood‑nymph named Necile discovers a lone, radiant infant abandoned among the roots. She raises the child as her own, naming him Claus, and teaches him the quiet rhythms of the woods—listening to songbirds, watching saplings push through the soil, and learning the deep respect the forest creatures hold for every living thing.
As Claus grows, his curiosity pulls him beyond the leafy canopy, and he encounters the bustling world of humans for the first time. Fascinated by their hopes and hardships, he begins crafting simple toys that bring laughter to the children he meets. Each playful creation bonds his boundless imagination with a growing sense of purpose, nudging him toward the legendary role that will one day light up countless winter nights.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (163K characters)
Release date
1996-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1919
Best known for opening the door to Oz, this inventive American writer turned a lively mix of humor, fantasy, and stagecraft into one of the most enduring worlds in children's literature. His stories still feel welcoming, strange, and full of possibility.
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