Wilder, Laura Ingalls

The Little House Collection Box Set (Full Color) (Little House)

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The Little House Collection Boxed Set (Full Color)
Laura Ingalls Book Set

The Little House Collection Box Set (Full Color) (Little House)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
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ASIN: 0060754281
Release Date: 2004-10-12

Book Description

Set during the pioneer days of the late 1800s and early 1900s, Laura Ingalls Wilder's books chronicle her life growing up on the Western frontier. For the first time in the history of the Little House books, these new editions feature Garth Williams' interior art in vibrant, full color. Come along for the adventure with this collector's set of the first five Little House books. </p>

Customer Reviews:

Librabary staple.......2007-02-13

What can I say? Everyone knows how wonderful these books are and if you don't, you will just have to read them for yourself. I am reading them to my 2 and 5 year old daughters. Surprisingly, they both listen well and beg me to read more (although my 5 year old will sit and listen while the younger loses interest after awhile, but hey, she's only 2) I am having as much fun reading them for myself a I am sharing them with my girls. Every morning after breakfast, we curl up on the couch or by the fireplace and read. And now my girls love to dress up and play Mary and Laura Ingalls and I think thats just wonderful. I don't have any boys but I imagine little boys would enjoy them as well (especially Farm Boy) And if you don't have kids, but just like to read, get them for yourself.

Awesome Family Read-A-Loud set.......2007-01-19

Our family has been working through some children/family classics for a few years now. We were looking for something a little older for our girls to grow up into. We absolutely love this set. The soft colored pictures keep help keep the younger ones captivated in the story and keeps them from squirming too much. It is hard to keep our 2 year old's attention at story time (if she sits too long, she'll fall asleep and she can't let that happen).

Favorite books when I was a kid.......2007-01-16

I loved this series when I was a kid. I bought the set for my niece and my friend's daughter, 8 and 9 years old. Their mothers tell me it was the perfect gift, they've been reading them for school and because they like them.

The Little House Collection Boxed Set (Full Color).......2007-01-06

The Little House books are wonderful, and the color illustrations add to the appeal for children. I wish the entire series was included in this collection.

Laura Ingalls Book Set.......2006-11-03

Just as I began my love of reading with the Little House on the Prairie Set given to me by my grandmother, I have continued to tradition with my own granddaughters. The boxed set is a perfect way to begin a book collection to keep a lifetime.

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a must-have set!
TIMELESS CLASSICS
I LIKE IT!!
Little House Books
Little House on the Prairie

Little House (9 Books, Boxed Set)
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ASIN: 0064400409

Book Description

The set includes: Little House in the Big Woods, Little House on the Prairie, Farmer Boy, On the Banks of Plum Creek, By the Shores of Silver Lake, The Long Winter, Little Town on the Prairie, These Happy Golden Years, and The First Four Years.

<H4 ALIGN=CENTER>Little House in the Big Woods</H4>

Wolves and panthers and bears roam the deep Wisconsin woods in the late 1870's. In those same 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.

<H4 ALIGN=CENTER>Little House on the Prairie</H4>

Pa Ingalls decides to sell the little log house, and the family sets out for Indian country! They travel from Wisconsin to Kansas, and there, finally, Pa builds their little house on the prairie. Sometimes farm life is difficult, even dangerous, but Laura and her family are kept busy and are happy with the promise of their new life on the prairie.

<H4 ALIGN=CENTER>Farmer Boy</H4>

While Laura Ingalls grows up in a little house on the western prairie, Almanzo Wilder is living on a big farm in New York State. Almanzo and his brother and sisters work at their chores from dawn to supper most days -- no matter what the weather. There is still time for fun, though, especially with the horses, which Almanzo loves more than anything.

<H4 ALIGN=CENTER>On the Banks of Plum Creek</H4>

Laura's family's first home in Minnesota is made of sod, but Pa builds a clean new house made of sawed lumber beside Plum Creek. The money for materials will come from their first wheat crop. Then, just before the wheat is ready to harvest, a strange glittering cloud fills the sky, blocking out the sun. Soon millions of grasshoppers cover the field and everything on the farm. In a week's time, there is no wheat crop left at all.

<H4 ALIGN=CENTER>By the Shores of Silver Lake</H4>

Pa Ingalls heads west to the unsettled wilderness of the Dakota Territory. When Ma, Mary, Laura, Carrie, and baby Grace join him, they become the first settlers in the town of De Smet. And Pa begins work on the first building in what will soon be a brand-new town on the shores of Silver Lake.

<H4 ALIGN=CENTER>The Long Winter</H4>

The first terrible storm comes to the barren prairie in October. Then it snows almost without stopping until April. Snow has reached the rooftops, and no trains can get through with food or coal. The people of De Smet are starving, including Laura's family, who wonder how they're going to make it through this terrible winter. It is young Almanzo Wilder who finally understands what needs to be done. He must save the town, even if it means risking his own life.

<H4 ALIGN=CENTER>Little Town on the Prairie</H4>

The long winter is over. With spring come socials, parties, and "Literaries." There is also work to be done. Laura spends many hours each day sewing shirts to help send Mary to a college for the blind. But in the evenings, Laura makes time for a new caller, Almanzo Wilder.

<H4 ALIGN=CENTER>These Happy Golden Years</H4>

Laura is teaching school, and it's terrifying! Most of the students are taller than she is, and she must sleep away from home for the first time. Laura is miserable, but the money is needed to keep Mary in a college for the blind. And every Friday -- no matter what the weather -- Almanzo Wilder arrives to take Laura home to her family for the weekend. Laura and Almanzo are courting, and even though she's not yet sixteen, she knows that this is a time for new beginnings.

<H4 ALIGN=CENTER>The First Four Years</H4>

Laura and Almanzo Wilder have just been married! Their life on a small prairie homestead begins with high hopes. But each year seems to bring unexpected disasters -- storms, sickness, fire, and unpaid debts. These first four years call for courage, strength, and a great deal of determination. Always, though, there is love, especially for the newest member of the family -- baby Rose.

Customer Reviews:

a must-have set!.......2007-05-25

These books are priceless, whether one is a child or an adult. I read them to my daughter when she was younger, and we thoroughly enjoyed them...what a mother-daughter treat to read. As well, I have read them numerous times just for my own pleasure. A must-have for every home's library!

TIMELESS CLASSICS.......2007-05-17

I read these books to death when I was a child and loved them all. Now at 53, I have purchased the set for a young friend of 8 who reads voraciously. I am sure she will devour them the same way that I did and it's so wonderful that she chooses to read. It is so encouraging that children still seek out the enriching escape of literature!

I LIKE IT!!.......2007-05-12

I'm an international student, but I had ever read the books in my country. I like these books very much!! They are good books, and they made me easily unstardand the daily at that era. However, the bookstore didn't sale the books in my country now. I found these at Amazon, so I bought. I think it's very good that everyone needs to read it!! I hope everyone enjoy it!

Little House Books.......2007-05-09

We bought this set to help inspire one of our children to read more. I thought of this series as I read each of the books as a child. It is working as she loves the "true life" stories told by Laura Ingalls Wilder in the series. I would definitely purchase again. Our shipment arrived early and in perfect condition.

Little House on the Prairie.......2007-05-07

At age 72 I have read all nine books in the Laura series and have enjoyed every one of them! Even though they were written earlier than my times, I enjoy reading about things that I remember from my childhood. I am now reading the Rose series and they are just as interesting.

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I double-dog dare you to read just one of them (especially THE LONG WINTER) and not be hooked!
What are they thinking???!!!
Little House in the Big Woods
My favorite!
A wonderful introduction to prairie life, and the delightful Ingalls family!

Little House in the Big Woods
Laura Ingalls Wilder
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ASIN: 0064400018

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Although the Little House stories are traditionally seen as "girl" books, boys might be happily surprised if they take another peek at their sisters' shelves. Little House in the Big Woods--the first book of the series and Laura Ingalls Wilder's first children's book--is full of the thrills, chills, and spills typically associated with "boy" books. Any boy or girl who has fantasized about running off to live in the woods will find ample information in these pages to manage a Wisconsin snowstorm, a panther attack, or a wild sled ride with a pig as an uninvited guest. Every chapter divulges fascinatingly intricate, yet easy-to-read, details about pioneer life in the Midwest in the late 1800s, from bear-meat curing to maple-tree sapping to homemade bullet making.

Wilder's autobiographical tales ring with truth and excitement. Readers will receive a perfectly painless history lesson, and in fact will clamor for more. Beloved illustrator Garth Williams spent years researching young Laura's pioneering family. His soft-line illustrations bring to life the full, simple days and nights in the family's log cabin. No one can read just one Little House book! (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter

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

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I double-dog dare you to read just one of them (especially THE LONG WINTER) and not be hooked!.......2007-06-05

Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in 1867 into a warm and loving family. She lived in a log cabin, traveled across the country in a covered wagon and shared the story of her life in the classic Little House book series, which millions of readers have loved since 1932 when LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS was first published.

Because there was a period of Laura's life that she didn't include in her series, well-known author Cynthia Rylant wrote another Little House book called OLD TOWN IN THE GREEN GROVES to fill in the gap, and William Anderson penned LAURA INGALLS WILDER: A BIOGRAPHY. Within these 11 books, readers will discover an honest portrayal of the life of a pioneer girl --- from her travels as a toddler in a covered wagon to an airplane ride when she was elderly.

Aside from the excellent stories, the Little House books are full of fascinating facts. Have you ever wondered how the old-time settlers made butter? Here you will find out each step in the process, along with the surprising way that Mrs. Ingalls colored the butter yellow. When Laura's mother needed a vegetable grater, Laura's father made one by punching an old pan full of nail holes. When the family wanted to eat meat in the winter, Mr. Ingalls went out to the shed and hacked off a chunk of frozen meat with an ax.

Through good times and bad, sorrow and pleasure, danger and celebrations, the Ingalls faced hardships and fortunate times alike, united in grace, humor, love and hard work. It's a pleasure to join them in these tales, which are as relevant and gripping today as they were 75 years ago.

P.S. Attention, boys! Do you think this series is only for girls, since Laura is the main character in all of them except FARMER BOY? Think again. The Little House books are actually exciting, gritty survival stories filled with adventure and danger. I double-dog dare you to read just one of them (especially THE LONG WINTER) and not be hooked.

--- Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon

What are they thinking???!!!.......2007-05-09

How can Harper be publishing Little House books without Garth Williams' illustrations?!?! I have loved these books too much to let this happen without saying anything. Please, please, please, if you like the real, complete books with the original artwork, write to Harper Trophy and tell them to put it back!

Little House in the Big Woods.......2007-04-25

Wolves, bears, and deer lived in the deep woods of Wisconsin. In those same woods, lived Laura Ingalls with her mother, father, and sisters, Mary and Carrie.
This book is about Laura Ingalls and when she was little. From her adventures in the woods, to bears, and the howling wind, it was never tiring for Laura. There was always an adventure waiting around the corner, followed along by trouble and tattling sisters. As she grows up, she learns to do simple tasks, like churning butter or building a fire, but then one day that will all go away for Laura.
Little House in the Big Woods is a great book that describes Laura Ingalls Wilder's life. Her details could make you feel like you were in the book with her. I'd recommend this book to adventurous and daring people trust me, you'll like it!

My favorite!.......2007-03-27

I remember checking this book out of the school library over and over and over- I tried the other Little House books, but for some reason, this one sticks with me. I recently bought a copy to add to my growing children's library, and of course I had to read it again. Admittedly, there isn't really a plot here. Basically, this is Laura Ingall's life in the big woods, from fall, through winter, and then right up to the next fall. She shows you how people lived in the Big Woods of Wisconsin. This may sound boring to some, but it fascinates me. Laura writes about smoking meat with clean, fresh hickory chips. Then there is the day they butcher their pig, and it's amazing how not a bit of the animal is wasted. She describes in detail other bits of frontier life: making butter, cheese, bullets, and my absolute favorite, the maple syrup! You can almost taste the delicious home-made food! It's amazing what we take for granted these days. I also like the fact that these children are so content and happy in their rough life. They each only have a single doll to play with- the rest is up to their imagination. When they receive a piece of candy after their first trip EVER into town, Laura wraps hers up in her handkerchief to keep always, it's much too beautiful to eat. I just love everything about this book, and it makes me want to move out into the wilderness and "rough it".
If you find this book more tedious than the others, I would suggest you study this period in American History with your child (perfect for homeschoolers!) and then read Laura Ingall's account of her own life- see if that peaks any interest. This book is so rich and quaint- it would be a shame to skip it in lieu of the other Litte House books!

A wonderful introduction to prairie life, and the delightful Ingalls family!.......2007-01-24

Five-year-old Laura Ingalls, along with her big sister Mary, baby sister Carrie, and beloved Ma and Pa, couldn't ask for anything more in her life. She lives in a lovely house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, where she spends her days doing chores, playing with her straw-made doll, and listening to Pa play the fiddle. They may not be rich, but Laura adores her cozy, snug log cabin, which is surrounded by trees, and located deep in the forest. But life on the prairie is not always easy for Laura's family. While she may be young, she sees the fear in her parents eyes when talk of wolves and bears, and even panthers arise in conversation. But Laura never worries, for she trusts her Pa, and knows that he has the strength of an Ox, and the brains of many men put together. Pa will protect the family, and, at the same time, bring home the bacon. For Pa is a wonderful shot, and always knows how to hunt for the food that will keep Laura's family thriving year-round. While Laura may seem like a busy girl, however, she and Mary never lose sight of childhood, and spend as much time playing and exploring in the woods with their pup, Jack, as they do helping Ma churn butter, watch after baby Carrie, and doing various other chores.

While I have seen every episode of the TV show "Little House On the Prairie" countless times, I have never read one of the books from this series, which I find immensely delightful. Each chapter is like a short story in and of itself, producing a situation, a problem, and a solution that gives the reader pleasure in having discovered something new about frontier life. Laura is a wonderful character, who, even at the tender age of five, displays wisdom well beyond her years. Her determination to catch up in age with Mary is easy to relate to, and will win points with readers who hold the title of little brother or sister; while making older siblings feel more grateful for the younger brothers and sisters they have been blessed with. LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS follows the Ingalls family for a full year of their lives, from Spring to Summer, and Fall to Winter. And, after readers have accompanied the family for a year, they have the opportunity to continue the fun, for the back of the book presents not only a brief biography about Laura Ingalls Wilder herself, but a frontier recipe (Molasses-On-Snow Candy), lyrics to a song (Pop! Goes the Weasel), directions for an activity (Hide the Thimble), and even a history page. A wonderful introduction to prairie life, and the delightful Ingalls family!

Erika Sorocco
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School Days
School Days

School Days (Little House Chapter Book)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
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ASIN: 0064420493
Release Date: 2000-05-02

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School Days

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School is always exciting for Laura Ingalls and her sisters. Laura knows that learning can be fun, and there are so many friends to play with at recess!

The Laura Chapter Books are part of an ongoing series of Little House Chapter Books.

Customer Reviews:

School Days.......2000-05-04

I liked this story because it was happy and sad at times. The story was really detailed and I could make pictures in my head of what it would be like in the late 1800's. I learned a lot about Laura Ingalls Wilder. For instance, Mary was courageous even though she was disabled. I also learned that they moved from Minnisota to South Dakota. I hope you will read this interesting book too!

School Days.......2000-05-04

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Little House on the Prairie - fun family reading time
Parents beware! (sort of)
CDs add a great touch
Little Town on the Prairie
Great Story

Little Town on the Prairie CD
Laura Ingalls Wilder
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ASIN: 0060565055
Release Date: 2005-07-26

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Laura Ingalls Wilder Read by author <BR>A classis story is brought on life on audio complete and unabridged for the first time.<BR>The little settlement that weathered the long, hard winter of 1880-81 is now a growing town. Laura is growing up, and she goes to her first evening social. Mary is at last able to go to a college for the blind. Best of all, Almanzo Wilder asks permission to walk home from church with Laura. And Laura, now fifteen years old, receives her certificate to teach school.

Customer Reviews:

Little House on the Prairie - fun family reading time.......2006-08-17

I read this book to my two sons, 7, 9 and my husband, during long drives. We all loved it. Even though the main character is a girl, my boys were interested the entire time and identified with Laura. The descriptions are great and the characters are well-drawn. We're now reading These Happy Golden Years and my family is loving that, too. I recommend this book for a family to read together.

Parents beware! (sort of).......2006-07-21

This is a charming, entertaining, and educational story about what life was like among homesteaders in the Dakota territories in the 1880s. I mostly agree with the other positive reviews here. But there is a teaching moment in this book that should not be overlooked. The parents in this book are paragons of virtue, and their behavior matches the highest standards - standards of 1880, not 2006. There is a short scene during one of the "literaries" where several men perform in blackface. Although it occurs with innocent intent, modern readers might find it in questionable taste if they don't allow for the historical context.

If they're smart, parents and teachers will embrace this as an opportunity to open a discussion with children about changing standards, and the work it took to improve those standards.

CDs add a great touch.......2006-05-21

It's wonderful to see how my children love listening to these books over and over, now that we've been collecting the CDs. The little details really stick in their heads, and have been surprisingly useful tidbits of information on several occasions, as they hear or read other things that relate!

When I first bought the CDs, I was unsure about Cherry Jones' accent, but it just brings a nice, down-home aspect to the reading. Of course, the readings are unabridged - the only way to go, I think!

My favorite part of the CDs, though, is hearing the songs, often accompanied by a fiddle. As a child, I remember skipping over the songs as I encountered them in the text, especially those I didn't know, and it has really added to the experience of the books to hear an actual tune for them. Often, the songs reflect the mood of the moment exceptionally well. Cherry Jones sings them out (usually as Pa!) in her low alto voice, and you do really have to hear a few of them to get used to it, but we love them.

Little Town on the Prairie.......2006-03-11

Now have the Complete Set for my Granddaughter! Very Pleased!

Great Story.......2006-03-09

I have recently started listening/collecting the Little House series on CD. This one, so far, has been my favorite. After finishing it the first time, I had no qualms about immediately plugging in CD 1 again!

The book begins with Pa asking Laura, "How would ya like to work in town?" and thus begins Laura's career as an assistant shirt-maker. It is hard work for one who hates to sit still, but the money she is making for Mary's college education keeps her going. Eventually, the work ends and life goes on in a leisurely way that summer. They celebrate the Fourth of July, and Laura vows to one day ride behind Almanzo Wilder's Morgan horses. I especially loved how Cherry Jones read the Declaration of Independence.

Mary does get to go to college in this book, and Miss Wilder comes to teach school. On the first day of school, who should show up but Nellie Olsen! Of course, that always makes the story interesting. It doesn't take long for the reader to find out that Miss Wilder is totally ineffectual at keeping order in the schoolroom. However, she seems to find pleasure at punishing Laura and Carrie (the ONLY students she EVER reprimands in any way) for things totally inconsequential. The children soon find great pleasure in irritating and mocking "Lazy, Lousy Lizzy Jane". One thing that Nellie Olsen brings "from the east" (or so she says) is the exchanging of name cards. Pa realizes how much Laura would like to have these, and so gives her the money to buy them. On the day that she picks them up, who should offer her a ride back to school but Almanzo Wilder and his team of Morgan horses! She tells him of her reason for going to the newspaper office, and he, in turn, shows her his name card. Not knowing what to do with it exactly, Laura asks him if he wants his card back. He says no, so she feels obligated to give him one of hers (after all, Nellie said that you must EXCHANGE them). I thought that part was very sweet.

Eventually, Laura feels life settling into a rut. As the rest of the townspeople were feeling the same way, they set out to form a "literary society". Basically, everyone gets together every Friday night for some form of entertainment or another. The first night is a spelling bee, with everyone in town participating. Each literary just got better and better, and soon everyone was buzzing with excitement over them. This starts other exciting things happening, such as a New England Supper given on Thanksgiving night and a birthday party for one of the boys at school. Life continues on in a merry way, and the revival meetings came. Laura and her family attended faithfully every night, for "those who don't go to revival are ATHEISTS" (or so declars Nellie Olsen). It is at this time that Laura has the unexpected pleasure of Almanzo Wilder asking her every night "May I see ya home?"

At the end of the school year, Laura gives a fine recitation of the history of the US. It happens that a man looking for a schoolteacher for his town is there. The next day, he arrives unexpectedly to ask Laura to be their teacher! She takes the examination and receives her teaching certificate. This is what she has been waiting and working for so long in order to help pay for Mary's college education.

It is here that the book ends. I can't wait for the next one to come out. How will she do teaching at her first school? Will Almanzo Wilder continue to pursue her, or will the distance be too much?

The Adventures of Laura & Jack (Little House Chapter Book)

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Adventures Of Laura & Jack

The Adventures of Laura & Jack (Little House Chapter Book)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
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ASIN: 0064420450
Release Date: 2000-05-02

Book Description

Laura Ingalls Wilder's nine original Little House books have been read and cherished by millions of readers. Gentle adaptations of these celebrated stories have been gathered together here in a brand new series of Little House Chapter Books. With simple captivating text and Renée Graef's breath-taking artwork created in the style of Garth Williams, Little House Chapter Books are the perfect way to introduce beginning chapter book readers to the exciting world of Little House.<p

Customer Reviews:

A terrific book.......2004-02-06

I read this book when I was nine or ten. Now I'm reading the Little House novels. But I still remember how much I loved the chapter books, especially this one. It tells about Laura Ingalls and her adventures with her dog, Jack. I got really sad when the family lost Jack while crossing a river on their way to Kansas, and they thought he had died. But I loved when that night, an animal came to where the Ingalls were. It had bright eyes, and they thought it was a wolf! It turned out that the "wolf" was Jack! He hadn't died after all! The book told of lots of other adventures Laura had with Jack. I recommend this book to girls seven to ten. If you read this book, I know you'll enjoy it.

Adventures Of Laura & Jack.......2001-02-03

This book is very, very interesting. My seven year old daughter loved this book. The book is about the dfferent homesteads that Laura and her family had lived and the adventures of not only Laura's, but Jack, her bulldog, as well. This book is bound to keep any child on the edge of their sits with the dangerous experiences that Laura and Jack and her family face. The reader of this book with experience many different emotions from being happy to tears of sadness. I recommend this book to all children.

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The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Simply Engaging
You should try this book!!!!!!!!
Check this out!
A very cold book

The Long Winter (Little House)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0064400069

Book Description

The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as Pa, Ma, Laura, Mary, Carrie, and little Grace bravely face the hard winter of 1880-81 in their little house in the Dakota Territory. Blizzards cover the little town with snow, cutting off all supplies from the outside. Soon there is almost no food left. so voting Almanzo Wilder and a friend make a dangerous trip across the prairie to find some wheat. Finally a joyous Christmas is celebrated in a very unusual way in this most exciting of all the Little house books.

And so continues 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.

1941 Newbery Honor Book
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The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder.......2007-06-17

This was given as a present to the Mumbulla School for Stiner Education. All the girls and one boy who have read it so far have told me that they loved the book. They are also asking to hire the other books in the searies that they havent read yet.

Wonderfull for ages 8-12yrs.

Simply Engaging.......2006-12-02

Of all the Little House books, this one seems to evoke the strongest emotions. Whether it's cold, hunger or just admiration for the family. This book is an experience and one that you'll remember long after you're done.

More than all of that, this is a book to listen to. From the beginning of the whir of the mowing machine to the singing on the last page, you hear this book. The blizzards howl and screech, threads sing together like music, voices of strangers in the street, the coffee mill grinds on endlessly. Pa loses his "voice" when his hands are too roughened by twisting hay to play the violin. Throughout all is the music made by singing, speaking and the routine of life, against the voices in the blizzard. Many times the family sang or recited in order to hear themselves and fight against the howling winds.

When I first read this book as a girl, I remembered the cold and how Laura had to twist that hay just to survive and stay warm. Now as an adult, I admire the family dynamics. Caroline and Charles always stayed positive and strong. They didn't argue, they only figured out a way to get them by. When the weather got any of the family down, someone else gave them courage. Laura really developed in this story as well. It was the first time that I could recall her using Ma's words, "alls well that ends well" after the slough incident. She showed more responsibility and discipline than she had to this point.

The story is simply told, not with big words but with a big view on life. The pacing keeps you turning pages, even without our modern day cliffhangers. The best part is this book is clean and portrays good values while not being preachy. I would recommend this to anyone of any age. Just make sure you snuggle before reading because when you're done, you'll feel as if you had gone through it as well.

You should try this book!!!!!!!!.......2006-12-01

if you like reading books about animals and people who work hard to get what they want,then you will like this book. I like this story,personally, because it tells a story about a family caught in a blizzard with little food and no places to go to get food because there are no trains and there is hardly anything for them to do but wait. You should try this book because you will love the story about a family who is fighting to save their lives. I guarantee you will enjoy reading "The Long Winter".

Check this out!.......2006-11-30

This book is a winner! It has so much adventure you have to read it!!
It will bring shivers down your spine! Not to to mention a smile on your face when you finish it!! Come on, you have to buy this exciting book! When you read it your heart will be touched how the Ingalls family stuck together! This book creates suspense and joy to it's readers. If you like Laura Ingalls Wilders other books you will love this one!

A very cold book.......2006-09-23

This book makes me shiver everytime we read it. It kept blizzarding and nothing ever happened much, except for they thought the train was going to come and then it blizzarded again, so it couldn't. The coldness was described well, though, and I liked the part where the Indian was right. If you want to cool off on a hot summer day, I highly suggest reading this.

My Book of Little House Paper Dolls: The Big Woods Collection

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We liked it!
Need to cut out
Lots of fun
Wonderful Little Girl Play Day

My Book of Little House Paper Dolls: The Big Woods Collection
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Manufacturer: HarperFestival
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0694006386

Book Description

Here, for the first time, is your very own collection of paper dolls inspired by the classic Little House books. Inside this book you'll find Laura, Mary, Baby Carrie, Ma, Pa, and their faithful bulldog, Jack. From helping Ma gather food in the garden to watching Pa play his fiddle, now you, too, can be a part of Laura and Mary's happy days in the Little House in the Big Woods.</p>A playtime package for young Little House fans: six full-color paper dolls made of durable and sturdy card stock (Laura, Mary, Ma, Pa, Baby Carrie, and Jack the bulldog); several easy-to-detach and authentic outfits for each character; two full-color pull-out scenes (a cozy room inside the Little House and the garden outside); a special pouch to store everything; and the complete text of Winter Days in the Big Woods interspersed throughout the book.

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We liked it!.......2007-01-10

I bought this for my 7 year-old daughter for Christmas. She really liked the dolls, and we thought the backgrounds and the pockets for the dolls were great. The only problem is that even though the dolls are punch-outs, the clothes have to be cut out very precisely with scissors, so she needed a lot of help with that.

Need to cut out.......2006-09-04

I'm not sure why the description says "easy to remove" clothes, because I had to cut everything except the dolls out. Maybe they meant easy to remove from the dolls, or maybe I just got a bad lot! But I had no idea I was going to have to cut everything out in order to use it! My hand is hurting! It's a cute set but also a little flimsy (while punching out the dolls a couple of them tore on the tabs).

Lots of fun.......2006-01-06

I gave this to my granddaughter on her 5th birthday. Her mother had already been reading her the primary Little House books. She was a big fan of them so she was thrilled to get the paper dolls so she could act out some of the stories she had been hearing.

This probably wouldn't be much fun for a kid who had not heard the Little House stories or a kid who has no imagination. But for my granddaughter, it was the perfect gift!

Wonderful Little Girl Play Day.......2000-02-19

The Big Woods Collection of My Book of Little House Paper Dolls is a charming and endearing set of paper dolls and props. You can either be inside the log cabin or outdoors in view of it. Either way, it will provide an afternoon of delight for any little girl

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Great Motivational book for children
Almanzo's Childhood: Preparing for His Life and His Wife (His Bride)!
Farmer Boy
...makes it impossible for readers to follow the saying 'early to bed, early to rise'...keeps you reading long into the night
Read it aloud yourself, please.

Farmer Boy (Little House)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0064400034

Book Description

<B>The story of a boy named<BR>Almanzo Wilder . . .</B>

While Laura Ingalls grows up in a little house on the western prairie, Almanzo Wilder is living on a big farm in New York State. Almanzo and his brother and sisters work at their chores from dawn to supper most days-no matter what the weather. There is still time for fun, though, especially with the horses, which Almanzo loves more than anything.

Farmer Boy is the third book in the Laura Years series.

From shearing sheep and milking cows to training young calves, Almanzo Wilder worked very hard on his family's farm in New York. But when his chores were all done, Almanzo could go to his favorite place in the whole world -- the Horse-Barn. Although his father wouldn't let him handle the frisky colts, Almanzo could still look at them and dream of one day having a horse all his own!

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Great Motivational book for children.......2007-05-17

If your kids complain that you give them too many chores to do and they never get any time to have fun this book should be a must read! Not only does it contain numerous lessons about farming techniques and problems but it also shows how much a little boy of 10 years is capable of doing and how willing and proud he is of doing it. I was very impressed with the book and found myself reading it on my own, without my child. Laura Ingalls Wilder has quite a talent in putting pictures down in words. Almanzo Wilder's one year in this book was facinating and enlightening. I have a much larger appreciation for both what times were like and how much easier they are now.

Almanzo's Childhood: Preparing for His Life and His Wife (His Bride)!.......2007-04-27

Of all the Laura Ingalls Wilder "Little House" books, FARMER BOY is, hands down, my very favorite.

The book covers a portion of the boyhood of Almanzo Wilder, who was to grow up to become Laura's husband. Almanzo grew up on a thriving, successful farm in New York state. Almanzo's father was especially known and respected for raising top-quality horses. Almanzo's mother had her own home business ventures and was known for making top-quality butter, fetching top dollar, to be served in some of the finest restaurants in New York City.

I could probably write a book about this book and why I love it so much. Through the examples of the Wilder family, its strengths and limitations, the author puts forth some enduring lessons about hard work, mutual respect, the value of time and money, hope... and more. FARMER BOY stands out among the other "Little House" books because: a) it is about Almanzo, long before he ever met Laura, ten years his junior (so Laura was not even born yet at the time this book starts its story); and b) the Wilder family, like the Ingalls family, faced hardships, but not to the relentless and ridiculous level that the Ingalls family seemed to do so, leaving more room to delineate normal, day-to-day life, which itself was incredibly rich and interesting.

During the time that Laura, many miles away, was an infant and young child, Almanzo was growing up in New York, developing his love of horses and skill in working with them. During the time he was a young man venturing out west, Laura herself was developing her love of horses and skill in riding them. That they were both "horse lovers" provided a lovely and important common ground later when they met, courted and married.

Almanzo James Wilder was born February 13, 1857 and died on October 23, 1949, at the age of 92. Laura Elizabeth Ingalls was born on February 7, 1867 and died on February 10, 1957, at age 90. They were married on August 25, 1885. These details mean that Almanzo was very much alive in 1933 when FARMER BOY was published, and presumably, very much available as a resource for his wife Laura, the author. To me, that is precious and relevant, for it attests to longevity (both of their marriage and their lives) and to the presumption of authenticity regarding this wonderful book. Highly recommended!

Farmer Boy.......2007-04-03

Farmer Boy

Do you like farms? Well, this boy certainly does! This boy named Almanzo is a boy who just loves the farm. Farmer Boy tells you how farming was done in the 1870's. It describes how they used to have to spend two weeks cutting hay, and how they had to wake up at three o'clock in the morning on Independence Day just to save the corn. It tells what it was like to live in the house with his two parents, and his annoying big brother and sisters! This is the life of a true farmer! I thought that this book was great, and I really encourage you to read it.
Farmer Boy is recommended for kids eight to twelve. Personally, I think that this book is great for people8 and older. I know s that still like it, and I know that I do! Even though a lot of people over twelve do not give it a chance, I hope that you will.
The words in this book are very easy to understand, and there is no inappropriate content either. For example, in the book it says, "The ice-house was built of boards with wide between. It was set high off the ground on wooden blocks, and looked like a big cage."(Sic) You can see just from this quote that it is easy to read, and Laura Ingalls Wilder did a great job of describing things.
Farmer Boy is also a good chapter book for visual learners. In every chapter there is at least one picture. This helps you visualize what is happening in the book, and it helps you understand what is going on.
I thought that Farmer Boy was a great book. I really learned a lot about life and farming in the 1870's. This book is perfect for people who love history and biographies. The best part of the book is at the end when Almanzo gets a big present; it is something that he has always wanted. The only way you will find out what it is is read the book!

...makes it impossible for readers to follow the saying 'early to bed, early to rise'...keeps you reading long into the night.......2007-01-24

Nine-year-old Almanzo "Manzo" Wilder has a delightful family, complete with three older siblings (Royal, Eliza Jane, and Alice), along with two loving parents, and never wants for anything - especially not food, as the table is always laden with lavish spreads of food, from mashed potatoes to chicken, and pumpkin pie to apples and onions. But now, as Manzo begins preparing for school, he realizes that there's something he wants more than anything, and that's a colt of his very own. Pa, however, doesn't believe that Almanzo is old enough to break a colt. He feels that Almanzo's duties lie more within weeding the fields, and training a team of young oxen to pull carts, and assist with the daily chores. So Almanzo decides to prove to his family that he has the strength, and the maturity, to have his own colt. From sun up, until sun down Almanzo works as much as he possibly can, helping his father with everything from seeding to weeding, and pulling to sheering. It is only, however, when the New York State resident realizes that skipping school all the time to work among a farm, and neglecting his studies to play with his friends and spend the day sledding, that Almanzo learns that proving your responsibility doesn't only take a lot of manual labor, but labor for your mind, as well.

As an avid viewer of the "Little House On the Prairie" TV show, I wasn't exposed to the character of Almanzo Wilder until he was well out of childhood, and considered a man. So I was quite excited to have the opportunity to learn more about his quirks as a pre-pubescent boy growing up in northern New York State. Almanzo, even at the age of nine, was a responsible boy who grew up to be a responsible man. He worked hard, but never forgot to enjoy his youth by getting into all sorts of mischief - from overeating ice cream, to staining the family's parlor wall with blacking. His interactions with his older brother and sisters are comical, as he is treated like a baby more often than not, and appears to resent it more than anything. As strange as it sounds, I was a big fan of Almanzo's mother throughout the tale. Talk of her days and nights slaving over a stove, preparing the most mouth-watering meals known to man really gave me an accurate depiction of the amount of work that took place during the frontier years, while at the same time leaving me with a serious craving for a thick slice of pumpkin pie. As with the previous book in the series, LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS, FARMER BOY includes a biography about the author, Laura Ingalls Wilder, along with a brief history on two very important subjects (the county fair, and school days), the lyrics to a song (Yankee-Doodle), and a recipe (Pulled Molasses Candy). FARMER BOY makes it impossible for readers to follow the saying "early to bed, early to rise," for it will keep you reading long into the night.

Erika Sorocco
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Read it aloud yourself, please........2006-11-29

I love all of the Little House books, and have since I was a little girl. I can spew out more information about the books than most readers, and have visited all the Little House sites. I love that I am getting to do this all over again with my daughter, and that she loves the books too.

That said, I do not like the CD versions of the books. There is an insincerity that comes across in the readings of the books, almost a mocking. Cherry Jones' accent is actually very distracting from the story. Her sense of the writing in the story, and how it would be delivered is very off. I'm not sure why anyone would have approved of the readings much less printed them and sold them at such a high price.

I know that Ms Jones is an accomplished actresses. That's why it's so sad that these wonderful stories are mangled by someone who should be able to give them the beauty they deserve.

Animal Adventures (Little House Chapter Books)

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Excellent

Animal Adventures (Little House Chapter Books)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0064420507
Release Date: 2000-05-02

Book Description

Animal Adventures

In the unsettled West, Laura Ingalls and her family are surrounded by wild animals. From bears and deer to badgers and panthers, Laura always manages to fingd herself cought up in an animal adventure?

Laura Ingalls Wilder's nine original Little House books have been read and cherished by millions of readers. Gentle adaptations of these celebrated stories have been gathered together here in Little House Chapter Books.<BR><BR>No matter where Laura and her family settled, they were always surrounded by all sorts of wild animals -- from bears and deer to badgers and even panthers. It's one animal adventure after another for Laura in <EM>Animal Adventures</EM>!<BR><BR>With simple, captivating text and RenÉe Graef's breath-taking artwork created in the style of Garth Williams, Little House Chapter Books are the perfect way to introduce beginning chapter book readers to the exciting world of Little House.<BR><BR>

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Excellent.......2000-11-13

This book was really great. I think that all Laura Ingall Wilder books are fantastic. I own 6 of my own and I truly love them, but out of all of them I think that this was the best one. Everyone is wonderful and I would suggest this book to anyone.

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