Frogman

Author: L. Frank Baum
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: It gives me great pleasure to see that the imagination of many young readers is becoming increasingly rich. Imagination has the power to lead our humanity out of the dark age of ignorance and backwardness into a civilized modern society. It enabled Columbus to discover America, Franklin to discover electricity, and gave us steam engines, telephones, phonographs, and automobiles, among many other things. All these things became reality only after years of people's fantasies. Therefore, I believe that dreams can make this century better. A distinguished educator once told me that fairy tales play an immeasurable role in nurturing the imagination of young people. I completely agree with this view. The stories of Oz have captivated readers across generations, and even today, these magical tales remain enchanting. Every person who has read these stories gains qualities they previously lacked—imagination becomes richer, tolerance for others increases, and sensitivity to the colorful aspects of life deepens.