The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard Of Oz, also known as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, is a children's novel written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W.W. Denslow. It was originally published in 1900. The book's success prompted the writing of many sequels and prequels. There are 40 official Oz books, 14 of which were written by Baum.

Furry Characters

 * The Cowardly Lion
 * The Hungry Tiger
 * The Frogman
 * Bungle, the Glass Cat

Adaptations
The most well-known adaptation is the live-action movie in 1939. Others include:
 * Journey Back to Oz (1971 animated film, official sequel to the 1939 film)
 * The Wizard of Oz (1985 text adventure game)
 * Oz no Mahoutsukai (1986 anime series)
 * The Wizard of Oz (1990 animated series)
 * The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005 telefilm)
 * Oz the Great and Powerful (2013 homage to the 1939 film)