 
In second grade I remember going to the library at school by myself for the first time. The "Sno Boy" truck parked near the libary as well. I was fascinated by the picture of the Sno Boy.
I went in to the library, and the librarian asked me what I wanted. I asked for a copy of The Wizard of Oz. She told me that the book wasn't like the movie, and I might not like it. Well, I did like it, and the memory has always lurked in the back of my mind. I never did know where the story came from. I was looking at Project Gutenberg, and noticed that they have released L. Frank Baum's book. Ahh... this is what I remember. I can hardly wait to read this to Bobo. Here is an excerpt:
"It is useless to fight people with shooting heads; no one can withstand them."
"What can we do, then?" she asked.
"Call the Winged Monkeys," suggested the Tin Woodman. "You have still the right
to command them once more."
"Very well," she answered, and putting on the Golden Cap she uttered the magic
words. The Monkeys were as prompt as ever, and in a few moments the entire
band stood before her.
"What are your commands?" inquired the King of the Monkeys, bowing low.
"Carry us over the hill to the country of the Quadlings," answered the girl.
"It shall be done," said the King, and at once the Winged Monkeys caught the
four travelers and Toto up in their arms and flew away with them. As they
passed over the hill the Hammer-Heads yelled with vexation, and shot their
heads high in the air, but they could not reach the Winged Monkeys, which
carried Dorothy and her comrades safely over the hill and set them down
in the beautiful country of the Quadlings.
"This is the last time you can summon us," said the leader to Dorothy;
"so good-bye and good luck to you."
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