Woggle-Bug facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Woggle-Bug
Oz character
The Woggle-Bug as illustrated by John R. Neill
First appearance	The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904)
Created by	L. Frank Baum
Information
Species	Insect
Gender	Male
Occupation	Professor
Title	Mr. H.M. Woggle-Bug, T.E.
Nationality	Winkie?

The Mr. Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Thoroughly Educated is a special character from the Oz books written by L. Frank Baum. He first appears in the book The Marvelous Land of Oz in 1904. People often call him H. M. Woggle-Bug, T.E. This stands for Highly Magnified and Thoroughly Educated. Sometimes, in later books, his name is simply "Wogglebug".

In pictures, he often wears bright colors. He also has several pairs of glasses on his long proboscis (which is like a long nose or mouthpart).

Who is the Woggle-Bug?

The Woggle-Bug is a very unique insect. He is known for being incredibly smart. He is also very proud of his education. He often uses big words when he speaks.

How the Woggle-Bug Became Educated

The Woggle-Bug wasn't always so smart or so big. He started out as a regular, small insect. One day, he had a very unusual accident. He fell into a powerful magnifying glass. This glass belonged to a professor.

The magnifying glass made him grow to a huge size. After this, he secretly attended a school. He listened to all the lessons for years. He learned everything the students did. This is how he became "thoroughly educated." It also explains his very long and important-sounding name.

Adventures in Oz

The Woggle-Bug plays an important role in the Oz stories. He uses his knowledge to help his friends.

Meeting Tip and Scarecrow

His first adventure begins in The Marvelous Land of Oz. He meets a boy named Tip. He also meets the famous Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman. They are trying to escape from a wicked witch named Mombi. The Woggle-Bug joins their group.

Helping Princess Ozma

The Woggle-Bug helps Tip and his friends. They work together to solve problems. He uses his clever mind to assist them. This group eventually helps Princess Ozma become the rightful ruler of Oz. He is a loyal friend to Ozma.

His School in Oz

Later in the Oz series, the Woggle-Bug opens his own school. It is called the "College of Art and Athletic Perfection." This school is located in the beautiful Emerald City. He teaches young people many interesting subjects. These include things like politeness and how to jump properly. He believes in teaching both the mind and the body.

Woggle-Bug's Personality

The Woggle-Bug is very proud of his intelligence. He loves to show off his knowledge. Despite this, he is a kind and helpful character. He is always ready to assist his friends. He is also very loyal to them. His unique way of speaking makes him a memorable character.