Merryland (Oz) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Merryland
Merryland is near Noland
The Oz series location
Created by	L. Frank Baum
Genre	Juvenile fantasy
Type	Fairy country
Ruler	Queen Dolly
First appearance	Dot and Tot of Merryland

Merryland is a make-believe place created by the famous writer L. Frank Baum. It's a magical land located right next to the well-known Land of Oz. Merryland shares its borders with other interesting places like Noland and the two kingdoms of Hiland and Loland.

Exploring Merryland's Valleys

Merryland is made up of several unique valleys. Each valley has its own special features and inhabitants. Let's take a tour through them!

• Stony Vale - This is the entry point to Merryland. It's guarded by the Watch-Dog of Merryland, who makes sure everything is safe.
• Valley of Clowns - Get ready for some fun here! This valley is filled with clowns wearing all sorts of colorful costumes. They are amazing at tumbling and juggling.
• Valley of Bonbons - If you love sweets, this is the place for you! Everything here is made of candy, and the people are made of candy too.
• Valley of Babies - This valley is home to many little babies. Friendly Storks help take care of them.
• Valley of Dolls - This is where Queen Dolly lives. A tall wall surrounds the valley, and wooden soldiers guard the gate. You'll find all kinds of dolls here, like rag dolls, wax dolls, and china dolls. They are all stuffed with sawdust, which is the only thing they can eat!
• Valley of Pussycats - Meow! This valley is full of cats of every color and breed you can imagine.
• Valley of Wind-Up Toys - In this valley, you'll meet many wind-up toys. A tall forest separates this valley from the river. The toys here are always winding down, so they need someone to keep them going!
• Valley of Lost Things - This is the last valley, and it's usually empty. If something gets lost outside of Merryland, it often ends up here.

Meet Merryland's Residents

Merryland has many interesting characters who live in its different valleys.

• Queen Dolly - She is a beautiful wax doll and the kind ruler of all Merryland. She lives in the Valley of Dolls.
• Candy Man - This sweet character lives in the Valley of Bonbons. He has marshmallow skin and bones made of stick candy!
• Flippityflop - He is a richly dressed clown prince with a very pleasant voice. Flippityflop is the ruler of the Valley of Clowns.
• King Felis - A large Maltese cat who rules over the Valley of Pussycats.
• Mr. Split - This wooden man is in charge of the Valley of Wind-Up Toys. He is always busy running around, winding up the toys so they can keep moving.
• Watch-Dog of Merryland - A hairy old man who stands guard at the Stony Vale, protecting the entrance to Merryland.