Laura Ingalls Wilder Books

This is the only book to discuss the period of time that Laura her husband Almanzo and daughter Rose moved from Almanzo's
family home in Spring Valley Minnesota to Westville Florida. While Laura did not feel well in the Florida climate she found her self in a different world. 1891 was so close to the Civil War that northern women were an oddity. Eventually the family moved back to the home town of Laura's parents and then on to Missouri where they spent out the rest of their lives.

I have a few books in this series and they are all very sweet and simple. My two year old really likes these and has been enjoying them since she was one. They are a pleasant nod to a simpler time when families worked side by side.

I gave this book to my 3 yr old for her birthday and she really liked it. She has virtually all the First books. She loves the drawings and I like the no playing on Sunday part, my daughter and I have a discussion everytime we read. I highly recommend this and other First Little House Books for little ones.

Fun activity for "Little House" fans.

Box says "This kit contains everything you need to plan, rehearse, direct, and perform 2 Christmas plays. These 2 plays are adapted from Christmas episodes in Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic Little House books."

Each script book has both plays in it. One play is "Mr. Edwards Meets Santa Claus", flip the script book over and the other play is "The Christmas Horses".

Each play has 5 parts. (2 male parts in "Mr. Edwards meets Santa Clause"; 1 male part in "The Christmas Horses".)

The Director's Guide includes chapters on producing a play, considering space, the director's role, casting, rehearsal, sets and props, costumes, promoting attendance, and finally, the performance day.

Great for homeschoolers and/or young drama enthusiasts!

Past LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE BOOKS have contained one large story. While those have always been enjoyable, there's a chance that the newest release from Laura Ingalls Wilder, A LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREASURY, is the most enjoyable LITTLE HOUSE release in years. A LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREASURY is made up of six short stories, and one Christmas carol. Each short story features Laura as a young child, except for two - which both star Almanzo.

CHRISTMAS IN THE BIG WOODS - This story takes place in the Big Woods of Wisconsin. In this story, Laura is a mere four-years-old, and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her relatives and Santa Claus. 5/5 stars.

CHRISTMAS ON THE PRAIRIE - This story takes place in Indian Territory, when Laura is six-years-old. This Christmas, rain has fallen non-stop, but there has been no sign of snow, and everyone knows that Santa and his reindeer can only find children if there is snow to guide their sleigh, so Mary and Laura think that Santa won't be visiting them this year. That is, until a surprise greets them on Christmas morning. 5/5 stars.

CHRISTMAS ON PLUM CREEK - This story takes place in Plum Creek, Minnesota. Laura is now eight-years-old, and she and Mary are worried that Santa won't be visiting them, because their new home has no fireplace. After all, how can Santa leave you presents, if there is no fireplace for him to enter your home by? Luckily, Ma assures the girls that Santa will find them, and helps them realize the true spirit of Christmas. 5/5 stars.

CHRISTMAS FOR FARMER BOY - This story takes place in Malone, New York, but doesn't star Laura and her family. This story is all about Almanzo Wilder, and his time dining with his family over a Christmas feast, and making merry with his aunts, uncles, and cousins. All of whom have decided to spend the holidays at the Wilder family farm. 5/5 stars.

CHRISTMAS DURING THE LONG WINTER - This story takes place in De Smet, in the Dakota Territory. Laura is quickly growing up, and is now helping her Ma and Pa take care of her younger sisters, along with Mary. The winter is too harsh for Christmas celebrations, so, when the weather turns a bit cooler, and Christmas is long over, the girls and their family, along with a few special neighbors, celebrate Christmas in May. 5/5 stars.

CHRISTMAS IN THE GOLDEN YEARS - This is the only other story in the treasury that features Almanzo Wilder. Laura is now all grown up, and is engaged to Almanzo Wilder, who is away in New York working. Mary is away at the school for the blind, so it's just Ma, Pa, Laura, Carrie, and baby Grace. Laura is upset because Christmas doesn't feel the same without the ones she loves by her side, but when a surprise visitor arrives at the door, the Christmas spirit bites Laura in the side, and puts a smile upon her face. 5/5 stars.

I haven't read a book from the LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE series for years, but being a huge fan of Christmas, and writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder, I knew that I had to have A LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREASURY. I was not disappointed. While I enjoyed the stories CHRISTMAS IN THE BIG WOODS and CHRISTMAS ON THE PRAIRIE the most, each story brings such a large dose of Christmas spirit along with it, that they will all be cherished by readers. If you are going to purchase one holiday treasury this year, make it be this one. You won't be sorry.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

In Little House Farm Days Laura and her family are working hard to run their little farm. They have moved from the Big Woods to the dry and windy prairie.Now they must work as hard as they possibly can to keep the farm running properly every day.The Ingalls family also has neighbors settling near them rapidly. Join the Ingalls through hardships, fun, and hardwork.

I received this book as a gift when I was fourteen, but have only begun to appreciate it as an adult. Organized by subject, this is a wonderful look into Laura Ingalls Wilder as an adult. Contains many anecdotes from her life that provide that window. Definately worth the time of anyone wanting a closer look into Laura's home life, as well as her political views.

This cd made a 6+ hour ride home from vacation fly by. My 6 year old daughter asked if the trip home was about an hour and when I told her it was more than 6 hours she could not believe it. My 9 year old son, husband and I also enjoyed listening to every word. This is a great cd which will be used over and over in our home. The reader did a great job and it was a delight to listen to.

In the book Little House Parties, Laura and her friends are at a boy named Ben Johnson's birthday party. In this excellent book I especially enjoyed reading about the part where the party guests held hands and an electric shock goes through all of then as quick as lightning.

that Laura had a friend named Cap Garland he helped Laura when the Teacher hated her at school we have ots of fun from laughing we have gaind a ton at lazy lousy Liza Jane. and that Caroline got some new shoes and a beautiful dress for christmas one year and she wore the dress that her mother made to a party and that Rose's nick name was My little Prairie Rose and Caroline's was little Brown braid and Laura's was half pint of cider all drunk up. Rose had a friend named Blanche a town girl after a spell down. Rose almost married a man named Paul Cooley, but her heart drove her to a man's arm's named Gilette Lane.