Wonderful Treats of Oz
Wonderful Treats of Oz
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EXCLUSIVE TO TRUE TREATS! PERFECT GIFT for kids who love to read – and those who don’t…and grown-ups, too! Enjoy an eye-opening and endless tasty exploration of L. Frank Baum’s original Wizard of Oz. These include:
- A selection of the sweets and treats woven throughout the book… and others from the movie. These include green-colored candy, yummy fruit and nut mix, and, of course, a lollipop.
-A keepsake card with an original book cover on the front and a description of when the treats were enjoyed in the book.
- Insights into the treats people actually ate at the time (nuts were sold in the line-up of candy); and
- A copy of the original Wonderful Wizard of Oz, to enjoy or, even, follow along.
The Wonderful Treats of Oz lit box was created by True Treats’ founder Susan Benjamin, a scholarly researcher of candy and sweets, former professor of literature and writing, and author of numerous works of fiction.
Want to have an Oz-ean party? Let us know and we’ll provide individual tasting bags and instructions for activities.
Product Details
Product Details
Size: 7 x 5 x 1 3⁄4" box
Lemonade (Crystallized Lemon (Citric Acid, Lemon Oil, Lemon Juice, Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin ]), Organic Dried Cane Syrup. Blue Raspberry Rock Candy (Pure Cane Sugar, Artificial Flavors, Colors: Red #3, Blue #1, Red #40, Yellow #5, Yellow #6 and Titanium Dioxide) Walnuts, Pistachios, Filberts, Lollipops (Sugar, corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavours and artificial colours: F.D&C Red No 40, F.D&C Yellow No 6, F.D&C Blue No 1. May contain soy derivatives), Walker Shortbread (Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), butter (milk) (29%), sugar, demerara sugar (4%), salt, Sour Lime Drops (Sugar, Dextrose, Natural Flavor, Citric and Artificial Colors) Circus Peanut (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Gelatin, Pectin, Artificial Flavor, Color Added (Yellow #6, Yellow #5, Red #40).
Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
Historical Insights
Historical Insights
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was written by L. Frank Baum, an American author, playwright, and visionary storyteller. It was first published in 1900, illustrated by W.W. Denslow, and quickly became one of the most beloved children’s books in American literature.
Baum—whose full name was Lyman Frank Baum—was born in Chittenango, New York, in 1856. Before writing The Wizard of Oz, he worked in a variety of fields: as an actor, playwright, newspaper editor, and even a shopkeeper. His imagination, however, was always his truest calling. Inspired by fairy tales, theater, and the dreams of a modern America entering a new century, Baum wanted to create a distinctly American fairy tale—one without the dark, moral punishments of European stories like those by the Brothers Grimm.
When The Wonderful Wizard of Oz appeared, it was an instant sensation. Its success led Baum to write 13 more Oz books, creating a vast and whimsical world filled with new lands and unforgettable characters. The story was later adapted into stage plays and, most famously, the 1939 film starring Judy Garland, which immortalized songs like “Over the Rainbow.”
Baum said he wrote his tales to “please children of today,” yet his stories have endured for generations, reminding readers that courage, heart, and wisdom often lie within us all—waiting to be discovered.
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The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
