"If great grandfather was here today, both he and Maud will be singing along, clapping and maybe even doing the macarena", said Robert Baum, great grandson of Oz author Frank Baum. Robert (far left) & his wife Clare entertained an appreciative Festival crowd with a wonderful re-enactment of the life and times of Frank & Maud Baum (www.ccfol.org). Click for video
They visited our stall along with Margaret (left), seen here with programme co-ordinator Christerine.
Celebrities at the Festival included Frank's other great grandson Roger Baum (right) who carries on the family's writing tradition. Two of his Oz books are now being made into animated films. Along with wife Charlene, Roger delighted fans who stopped off at his table with fascinating Oz trivia. (www.tototooinc.com). Click for video
Outside, Shakey and Dorothy couldn't resist frolicking through the cornfields (far right)!