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Other Versions of this Book: Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Hardcover, Hardcover, Audio CD (Unabridged), Paperback
Book Description:
Laura Ingalls's story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Four-year-old Laura lives in the little house with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their trusty dog, Jack.
Pioneer life is sometimes hard, since the family must grow or catch all their own food as they get ready for the cold winter. But it is also exciting as Laura and her folks celebrate Christmas with homemade toys and treats, do the spring planting, bring in the harvest, and make their first trip into town. And every night they are safe and warm in their little house, with the happy sound of Pa's fiddle sending Laura and her sisters off to sleep.
And so begins Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier past and a heartwarming, unforgettable story. Notable Children's Books of 1940'1970 (ALA)
1958 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children)
Horn Book Children's Classics 1976
Pioneer life is sometimes hard, since the family must grow or catch all their own food as they get ready for the cold winter. But it is also exciting as Laura and her folks celebrate Christmas with homemade toys and treats, do the spring planting, bring in the harvest, and make their first trip into town. And every night they are safe and warm in their little house, with the happy sound of Pa's fiddle sending Laura and her sisters off to sleep.
And so begins Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier past and a heartwarming, unforgettable story. Notable Children's Books of 1940'1970 (ALA)
1958 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children)
Horn Book Children's Classics 1976
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Jean F. (
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This is a classic everyone should read it.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Sweet book..part of the Little House series. Very good as a read aloud before bed, or with the kiddos. Recommended.
Jennie B. (
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The first in Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved series of her pioneer girlhood, this story begins in 1871. Laura is 4, nearly five, and she shares the fun of the 4 seasons in the Little House with her Ma, Pa, big sister Mary, and baby sister Carrie. A classic for good reason.
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Start on your Little House on the Prairie journey here!
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is the first book in the Little House series. I read this whole series over and over as a kid. A must read for every child. The series is not only entertaining but also eduacational. It's a fun way for kids to learn about the pioneer days.
FROM THE BACK OF THE BOOK
America's Original Pioneer Girl
Meet Lauran Ingalls, the little girl who would grow up to write the Little House books.
Wolves and panthers and bears roam the deep woods, Laura lives with Pa and Ma, and her sisters, Mary and Baby Carrie, in a snug little house built of logs. Pa hunts and traps. Ma makes her own cheese and butter. All night long, the wind howls lonesomely, but Pa plays the fiddle and sings, keeping the family safe and cozy.
LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS is the first book in the Laura years series.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
238 pages. Excellent choice for summer reading for a 4th or 5th grade student. Not just for girls.....both of my boys loved this series. The popular television series is based on the "little house books" Follows the life of an early pioneer family in Wisconsin.
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It is pretty long (238 pg) but veary good!
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Great book to read with your family!
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A childhood favorite that I re-visit when I want the warm fuzzies!
Riley H. (
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I love the description that she uses in her book. You really get a feel for how the family lived and the conditions of their household, which isn't to say they were bad. A cute, fun, book in a series about the author's life as she was growing up.
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The first in the Little House on the Prairie series- a timeless classic, perfect for any young girl. Takes you back in time to the beautiful Ozarks- beautifully written.
I went back and read the Little House books again as an adult. It gave me a whole new appreciate of how far we have come and the stock from which we spring.
They are real American classics.
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