The Twinkle Tales Books in Order

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The Twinkle Tales is a series of children's books written by L. Frank Baum and published between 1906 and 1907. The series features whimsical stories set in a fantastical world, often involving animals and magical elements, with a focus on adventure and moral lessons. Each book is illustrated and contributes to Baum's broader body of work in the children's literature genre.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Bandit Jim Crow

    1906 · L. Frank Baum

    Bandit Jim Crow is a story about a baby crow with a broken wing who is adopted by Twinkle. After recovering, the crow turns evil, killing the…

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  2. Mr. Woodchuck

    1906 · L. Frank Baum

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  3. Prairie-Dog Town

    1906 · L. Frank Baum

    Prairie-Dog Town is a children's story by L. Frank Baum in which Twinkle and her friend Chubbins go on a picnic near a prairie dog village, where…

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  4. Prince Mud-Turtle

    1906 · L. Frank Baum

    Prince Mud-Turtle is a children's fantasy story in which Twinkle discovers a uniquely colored turtle, later learning it is Prince Melga, a fairy…

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  5. Sugar-Loaf Mountain

    1906 · L. Frank Baum

    Sugar-Loaf Mountain is a children's fantasy book by L. Frank Baum that tells the story of Twinkle and her friend Chubbins, who discover a trap door…

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  6. Twinkle's Enchantment

    1906 · L. Frank Baum

    Twinkle's Enchantment is a children's fantasy book in which the titular character, Twinkle, ventures into a gulch to gather berries and encounters a…

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Twinkle Tales books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Bandit Jim Crow”. Start with “Bandit Jim Crow.”

How many books are in the The Twinkle Tales series?

We list 7 books by L. Frank Baum , published between 1906–1907.

Where can I buy the The Twinkle Tales books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.