Little Wizard Stories of Oz

In the glittering heart of Oz’s Emerald City, two mighty guardians—an anxious lion and a famished tiger— spend their days watching over Princess Ozma from the throne room’s shadows. Bored by endless peace and craving a taste of real excitement, they hatch a mischievous plan to prove their strength and finally earn the fear and respect they think they deserve. Their quiet conversation turns into a daring promise to hunt a “fat baby” and terrorize anyone who crosses their path, setting the stage for a bold, if clumsy, adventure.

As they slip out of the palace and wander the silent streets, the pair imagine the chaos they could unleash, debating everything from the flavor of their imagined feast to how many pieces a victim might become. Their playful scheming reveals both their longing for purpose and the comic absurdity of two fearsome beasts plotting in a city where danger is a rarity. Listeners are invited to join the lion and tiger as they step beyond their ceremonial roles and test the limits of their courage—if only for the thrill of the chase.