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Little house in the big woods  Cover Image Book Book

Little house in the big woods / by Laura Ingalls Wilder ; illustrated by Garth Williams.

Summary:

Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. Little House in the Big Woods takes place in 1871 and introduces us to four-year-old Laura, who lives in a log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. She shares the cabin with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their lovable dog, Jack.Pioneer life isn’t easy for the Ingalls family, since they must grow or catch all their own food as they get ready for the cold winter. But they make the best of every tough situation. They celebrate Christmas with homemade toys and treats, do their spring planting, bring in the harvest in the fall, and make their first trip into town. And every night, safe and warm in their little house, the sound of Pa’s fiddle lulls Laura and her sisters into sleep.The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0060264306
  • ISBN: 9780060264307
  • ISBN: 9781451734973
  • ISBN: 1451734972
  • ISBN: 9780590488174
  • ISBN: 0590488171
  • ISBN: 9780064400015
  • ISBN: 0064400018
  • ISBN: 9781484427316
  • ISBN: 1484427319
  • Physical Description: 238 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
  • Edition: Revised edition illustrated by Garth Williams.
  • Publisher: New York : HarperCollinsPublishers, 1953.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Publisher, publish date and paging may vary.
Some copies are 75th anniversary editions.
Formatted Contents Note:
Little House in the Big Woods -- Winter Days and Winter Nights -- The Long Rifle -- Christmas -- Sundays -- Two Big Bears -- The Sugar Snow -- Dance at Grandpa's -- Going to Town -- Summertime -- Harvest -- The Wonderful Machine -- The Deer in the Wood.
Target Audience Note:
8-12 years
930L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.3 5 179.
Subject: Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 > Juvenile fiction.
Frontier and pioneer life > Wisconsin > Juvenile fiction.
Families > Juvenile fiction.
Authors, American > Missouri.
Wisconsin > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Novels.

Available copies

  • 110 of 134 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 2 of 3 copies available at Doniphan-Ripley County.

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 134 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Doniphan-Ripley County Library J F WIL 1 (Text) 38421100094097 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Doniphan-Ripley County Library J F WILDE 1 (Text) 38421100668155 Juvenile Fiction Available -


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