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For the first time in the history of the Little House books, this new edition features Garth Williams’ interior art in vibrant, full color, as well as a beautifully redesigned cover.

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I did not recieve this product, but I paid for it!
I am a sixth grade teacher interested in using the work of Laura Ingalls Wilder in my clasroom.I purchased this product in good faith and never recieved it.In 7years of ordering through this service this is the second time this has happened to me.I paid for it all right - the money came right out of my Credit Union acount.
Its frustrating when you cant even figure out who is ripping you off.I will be hesitant to order through Amazon in the future.

great piece of american history
No matter how many times I re-read this series it never gets old.I love this book the best of all in the series and think this should by the final book read b/c "The First Four Years" is simply awful and utterly depressing.

Wonderful book
In all of the previous Little House books, Laura was a little girl (except for the last couple of books when she was a teenager) but still, in all the previous books, she was very much a minor and under the care of her family, doing what Ma and Pa tell her and all of that. As she grows up, she becomes more independent as she takes on a school-teaching job, though she still lives with her family sometimes and shares strong bonds with them.

Back then there were no cars, phones, electric, and the like. And these people did JUST FINE without all of that. These books are an awesome look into what life was like back then. Teenagers back then were much more independent than any today are. Dating is also considerably different, as this book shows. No hanging out at a movie or whatever, courtship is very old-fashioned (and 'clean' compared to the dating habits of many people today - here you can see that courtship gives people opportunity to know one another without the physical pressures of sex today. There was just talking, going to picnics, and the like. How different times were back then - but courtship led to a wonderful, long-lasting marriage.

Laura's older, but still fun for kids
In "Golden Years" Laura is a teenager and beginning to live a more adult life- taking her first teaching job and marrying at the very end of the book.My six- and nine-year-olds still enjoyed it, however.There's still lots of play, fun anecdotes, and interesting facts about the time.

A must read for all!!
These books are fantastic.No home library is complete without them.I loved the series as a child and now all my siblings are reading them to their children. ... Read more

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A scrapbook collection by the editor of Little House in the Ozarks features stories, letters, interviews, and recollections of Laura Ingalls Wilder in her youth and adult years, and includes rare photos and Ma's famous pickle recipe. ... Read more

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I wanted More...
I guess, fifty years after her death, that it would be pretty hard to get a lot of information to fill a book where the goal is to tell all about the personality of Laura IngallS Wilder.

The author definitely gets some things right...the remembrances by a few friends, and especially the two boys down the street, are adorable and worth owning this book, alone.

The author obviously adores Laura the way many of us readers do and that adds a definte air of charm to this book as well.However, this book is high on the filler content and the chapters are random and not at all coherent.A lot of the items included are random as well...rembembrances (which I thought the book was to be completely made up of, my error), old receipes from the townspeople of DeSmet, some of Laura's writings on WWI from her early jounalism days, etc.

A lot of questions were brought up and instead of answering them, they are just made even more glaring and it really bothered me to know that we may NEVER know the answers to these questions.

Overall this book is a keeper, for the little gems inside, but not anything that shouldn't have been able to be condensed down to one of those little booklets, similar to those that are available on the Ingalls and Wilder familys from William Anderson.

Raises more questions than it answers
This book reads as a companion book to the Little House series while including information on Laura's life.It isn't a biography as I was hoping - though the author thinks that a complete biography is called for.

What this book was for me, was a farther glimpse into Laura's life.It touched briefly on the time during the books but seemed to focus mostly on the Ozarks.This was mainly because the author was striving to record recollections from people still living who knew Laura.I agree with the author, in the wish that someone had done that right after Laura's death or even before.There are also a couple chapters of Laura's writings, one on her thoughts of war.The pictures were nicely added as well.I also enjoyed the recipe section and appreciate the updates on the measurements and the ingredients.

The most unsatisfying chapter was the mysteries.I had more questions that I wanted answers to, and hardly any of them were asked in this chapter.It made me want to know more.In fact, the whole book seemed to be asking more questions than it was answering.In a way that is a good thing and perhaps soon, there will be other books on Laura that addresses more of her life.

You can easily pick this book up and read chapters out of order, gleaning the information you want at the time.It also reads well cover to cover, though I did do some skimming on the war articles.A valuable book if you're looking for another glimpse into Laura's life.

I Remeber Laura
My husband first purchased this book for me quite a few years ago, knowing my fondness for Laura Ingalls and also because I am named for her. It is a wonderful compilation of letters, recipes & pictures from Laura's personal collections. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a passion for history and those whom have lived it.

Miss you, Laura
I realize it has been hard to come up with enough material to write a first-class biography of this cultural icon. This book is a teaser.There are some interesting bits in it, and Laura's unique writings are part of it. Needs a bit more illustration, but to all Laura fans it will scratch an itch to learn more about her.

I Remember Laura: Laura Ingalls Wilder
I am a longtime fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder.I have read many books about her life and visited most of her homesites.But I have always wanted to read a biography about who she really was, what her personality was like,her relationship with her husband Manly and her daughter Rose.It isdifficult to imagine what a person is like when all you have to go by are afew books and pictures.I was thrilled by the detailed accounts in thisbook, it really gave an in depth peek into her likes and dislikes, herdogged determination, stubborness and unfailing love in the face of muchadversity.I felt like I knew her, all of the friends and neighbors whoshared thoughts of Laura and Manly paint a picture of a homey, lovingatmosphere, that Laura truly lived what she wrote about.The stories madeher seem more real, something tangible outside of the juvenile stories Ihad read (the Little House books) and several other journals andbiographies.These are people who actually lived and breathed with her,amazing.I applaud the efforts made by the author,this book is truly adetailed and fascinating account of this beloved lady who has come torepresent so much to so many people. ... Read more

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Laura is delighted when a soft, thick snow falls in late spring in the Big Woods of Wisconsin.A late snow helps the trees make more sap for maple syrup, and maple syrup means sweet sugar cakes and sticky fingers for Laura!Doris Ettlinger's enchanting full-color illustrations, inspired by Garth Williams's artwork, perfectly capture Laura and her family in thisMy First Little House Book, adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House in the Big Woods.

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We love these books!
We love the "First Little House" book series. We have all of them but Farmer Boy Birthday and love them all. We have read "Little House in the Big Woods" out loud but my daughter still likes to read the books w/ pictures as well.

The art work is beautiful and the story true to Laura's own story.

A Great Way To Learn About The Past
I like all the Little House Books.They are just right for a beginning reader.I would like to own them all for our grandchildren to read again and again.

Sweet and Cozy
Sugar Snow, an adaptation from the Little House on the Prarie classic series, will delight children and peak their interest in Pioneering life.The illustrations capture the attention and imagination of young children, whetting their appetite for more.

In this tale, kids learn about how children used to pass time before the advent of TV.They also get a mini lesson on what it takes to make a pancake favorite...MAPLE SYRUP!A sweet delight for you and your child!

Great Series
One of the things I like about this book for young readers is that the same vocabulary words are repeated throughout the series so that the kids can build on what they learned in one book while they're reading the next.

At first, I was disappointed with the series since I didn't think it did justice to the Little House series that I treasured myself as a girl.After a few reads, however, I see that the magic of Laura Ingalls Wilder's stories shines through in this series with Renee Graef's illustrations.How else do you explain to a four-year-old what a log cabin is really like?I am surprised how many "How.." and "Why..." questions this series has provoked.Regarding this book in particular, my daughter asked about a million questions about the maple syrup-making process.

Beautiful book.
My students are learning English and American culture.They learn to read these books and are highly motivated because the television show mirrors the books so closely.They can go on to read the real little house on the prarie books and enjoy them. ... Read more

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Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote nine Little House books about her childhood growing upon the western frontier. But there were two years she didn't write about, two missing years that take place between On the Banks of Plum Creek and By the Shores of Silver Lake.

Now, Newbery Award-winning author Cynthia Rylant has imagined what those lost Little House years were like, based on Laura's unpublished memoirs. The result is the first Little House novel about Laura as a young girl in almost 60 years, and a wonderful addition to the classic series.

When the grasshopper plague returns to Plum Creek, Pa knows all the crops will be destroyed again. He decides to take the family east to Burr Oak, Iowa, where he has found work running a hotel. But Laura tongs to return to the tall-grass prairie and the unsettled west, to a place where Pa can play his fiddle in the open air and where she can feel free again.

Old Town in the Green Groves continues the story about Laura Ingalls -- a story whose wonder and adventure have delighted millions of readers.

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Wonderful...and I'm a history details stickler!
Spoiler warning: I go into some detail on a few scenes here. However, do still read the book!

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I adored this book, and I'm a stickler for detail, particularly when it comes to history. Normally, the anachronisms seen here would bother me. They certainly did in, for instance, Garth Williams' rather inconsistent illustrations in the original Little House books series (check out Laura's hair in Big Woods as just a small start).

So, yes. Illustrations-wise, I can see that people might worry about, for example, Laura being pictured with bangs (they were unpopular in the mid-1870s for little girls and would not come back into vogue later when, as noted by some here, Laura would eventually as a teen cut a short and fine bang, though some girls -- like Mary Power -- had a heavy fringe).

However, some of the complaints here make me wonder whether the reviewers actually read the book. More than once it was complained here that Laura and her sisters should have realized Ma was pregnant. Well, according to the book, they *did*, folks. With Freddie's birth Laura and Mary knew what the "surprise" was before Pa revealed it, and it was noted that Laura and Mary didn't think Carrie would know about it. Carrie would have been younger and would not have had experience yet with younger siblings. Then, with Grace, again, at first the girls are worried when they see Jack whining at the front door. But very quickly they realize what this next "surprise" is and this time it's noted that Carrie knows as well.

There is a complaint that people would not have used the word "pioneers" for themselves. They may well have; why not? The word certainly existed and they absolutely knew that that was what they were doing: forging new societies in new places.

I also hear a lot of moaning about how the author couldn't possibly know these details are true. First of all, the author herself acknowledges that. Second of all, *Laura herself ENTIRELY created/made up* certain scenes, memories, etc. for the Little House books. This is common knowledge. For instance, there was never a Jack once they left the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Yet Jack figures hugely in a number of scenes crucial to the storyline of several of Laura's Little House books. He is almost let go by Laura to bite a Native American and cause the family serious trouble (perhaps fatal trouble, though this is only barely hinted at in the book). He is part of the reason Laura carries her hatred for Nellie for so long. ("She was impudent to you, Ma. And she was mean to Jack." I think that may have been from Little Town on the Prairie but I can't remember.) Jack nearly dies crossing the creek in Little House on the Prairie and when he returns to camp, Pa nearly shoots him because he thinks Jack is a wolf. Yet *all this time, in REALITY there WAS NO Jack*, period.

In Little House on the Prairie, the nearest town was nowhere near as remote as stated by the book. It was remote, but was placed yet farther out by the author, Laura, to increase the sense of the Ingalls going things alone.

In The Long Winter, there is no mention, zero, of the fact that two other people actually lived with the Ingalls family in the house in town. Yes, that whole entire winter. No, it was *not* just the Ingalls family, separated during each blizzard from even neighboring houses in town due to the danger of walking out in such conditions and getting lost. The couple made life hell for the Ingalls family. It's a whole story in itself. But the couple never even appears in The Long Winter.

Laura also outright stated in her old age that she never would have urged the horse on faster when she was riding with Lena in On the Shores of Silver Lake, but that she wanted "her" Laura -- the Laura of the stories -- to be consistent with a certain personality and so she put that scene in.

These are just a few very critical facts that were entirely imaginary on the part of the real Laura, and she always knew they were, and did not pretend otherwise. She *did* change her stories (with the help of her daughter, but that's its own little drama) to fit a certain theme: the Ingalls, making it all alone despite various odds. There's nothing wrong with that. Nor is there anything wrong with this author trying to recreate a time in Laura's life as the author envisions it.

As for the writing style, I found it an absolutely beautiful compromise between "Laura style" and the author's own; told just barely back a step, as fits the author's realization that she *was* telling someone else's story.

I also felt Freddie's death was handled with sensitivity, yet was not shocking. There was foreshadowing. It was handled quietly but it was noted that it made a huge impact on the family. Yet the family went on. It was stated, I felt, perfectly for the age of audience it was geared toward.

There was plenty of detail and emotion in this story. Pa did go a little overboard on the nicknames; duly noted.

I adored the book. I wish the author would write more books about Laura. I hated the Rose Wilder Lane series. There was no passion and no sense of "being there." I wish there were a way for the author to handle that time in the Wilder family's life too. (Hint hint!)

Worth getting, worth reading.

Wished I could like it more
I just found out about this book recently, and just had to read it, having loved the Little House books when I was younger.I was rather disappointed.The style and characters just didn't mesh with the originals.For example, Laura isn't as much of a tomboy as before (she even feels happy that Mary is so good, when in prior books she got in trouble for slapping and sassing her), and Pa is really oversentimental, the way he's always calling the girls by pet names like flutter-budget.The prose itself didn't draw me into the story or make me feel deeply involved with the characters and the story.Even allowing for the fact that this is a children's book and not primarily intended for adults, I still found the writing rather simplistic and with poor transitions between events and chapters.As another reviewer pointed out, the original books were written so that they progressed in their depth and reading level, and this book doesn't match up to the style that would have been used had Laura chosen to write about this period in her life.It's been over 15 years since I last read one of the Little House books, and I still recognised right away that the writing style and characters were nothing like the originals!

I remember reading 'A Little House Sampler' when I was about twelve, and understood why Laura chose not to write about this period of her life.Events like the death of baby Freddie and the fire at the saloon struck me as really dark, depressing, and disturbing, the type of things that might give a younger reader nightmares.Ms. Rylant does gloss over these disturbing events, probably so as not to distress the intended audience, but glossing over so many sad events also seems to minimise them and what a deep impact they really had on the Ingalls family.And since she chose to cover this depressing period in Laura's life, I'm surprised she didn't cover everything and write about the family going back to Walnut Grove and getting scarlet fever.I still remember that 'By the Shores of Silver Lake' began with Mary going blind from the illness.

There are also some annoying anachronisms in the book, foremost among them the illustrations showing Laura with bangs.There is also a picture of Jack in which he looks like some sort of mixed breed, and definitely not the bulldog he was supposed to have been.Several times, the word "pioneer" is used, though I highly doubt any actual pioneer used that word to identify him or herself!And even knowing how people were much more circumspect about pregnancy in that particular era, I find it hard to believe that all three of the girls never even noticed their own mother was pregnant not once but twice.I can believe that it wouldn't have been common knowledge among outsiders in the 1870s, but for immediate family members not to know too?

It was obvious to me even at a young age, when I started reading Little House ephemera, that these formerly missing years were left out for a reason, and that even some events that happened in the actual series were portrayed a bit differently for the sake of younger readers.While overall Ms. Rylant's story is pleasant enough, it just doesn't have any of the magic and charm of Laura's originals, and it puts too much of an unrealistic happy gloss on two years that in real life had more sadness than gladness in them.I personally would classify it as Little House ephemera and not part of the actual series.

It Was A Good Book.
As to the claims that this book is "voilating Laura's privacy", I would say you people need to calm down and realize there is NO right to privacy of life. You all claim that Laura would be upset and its a part of her life that should've been left alone, the hard truth is, and you all need to hear this wether you like it or not, nothing can stop an author from writing about the sadder parts of another person's life, particularly if that person is no longer living. If Laura read this book, yes she would be sad because it would remind her of darker times, but she couldn't stop the person from writing it. Its called freedom, people. My advice is don't make privacy in issue, because its not. What matters is what you think of the book.
As for my review of this book, there was alot of sadness in it, but it was telling about the time when Laura's brother was born and died and many other things. Its not going to a normal Laura book. I, however, wanted to know some of the stuff, this is part of Laura's life after all.
And this illustrater should have done the Laura books! I swear, I wish they could re-illustrate the entire series of Laura. THESE drawings look real.

I'm glad this was written...
I always wondered about Laura's life during those lost years. The book is very sad, but I'm glad it was written. My 9-year-old daughter and I both read it and enjoyed it.

Laura Ingalls
I have read all the Little House books, and even though this was not by Mrs Wilder, it is an excellent read. I just wish it had been longer, forget the purists, put it on your bookshelf with the other ones andencourage your children to read all of these books they are wonderful for children and adults. ... Read more

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Tells the life story of the author of the "Little House" books from her childhood in Wisconsin to her death at Rocky Ridge Farm at the age of ninety. ... Read more

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Just plain good...
An excellent primer and follow up to the most beloved author of children's books Laura Ingalls Wilder. No young girl in America should be without these books, but the addition of a text that can provide background andbiographical information is invaluable. This book does deal with life anddeath though so it is best for a middle school aged girl or boy as opposedto a youngster who might be upset that their favorite heroine experiencedpain. But overall this is a special tool that would be invaluable in bothhome and classroom alike. ... Read more

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Real love is sometimes stronger than the romance of fiction. Laura and Almanzo's love is such a story.From an unwanted beau to a beautiful romance; from heart wrenching tragedy to heart felt passion;from tumult and trial to a lifetime love -Laura's love story is the true account of two young people who lived through the most trying troubles to form the most lasting love. Their love story spans the time from the single shot musket to the atomic bomb, but that love story is timeless and forever inspiring.Better than fiction, truer than life, this is the love story that put the jollity in Laura's stories and is the final happy ending to her Little House(r) books. ... Read more

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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 happy with the promise of their new life on the prairie.

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It's okay, would have prefered a different "voice"
We love these books and have read them many times. As this seems to be the only offering
of CD's available I would definitely reccomend them. But as to the reader..Cherry Jones, we
had a very hard time finishing it. Her "childrens" voice is very grating and not realistic
and her singing...oy vey!

Great resource for teachers!
This is a great resource for teachers because it makes it so easy to introduce younger children to a great classic they would otherwise be unable to enjoy. The reader's voice is very easy to listen to, the pace is great, and the fiddle music adds so much to the experience. I have very bad allergies and can no longer read for an extended period of time without coughing, so this has enabled me to share great literature with my students. I heartily recommend it.

My mother-in-law loved this audio book!
My wife bought this audio book for her mother, who is a longtime fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder.Mom, unfortunately, has been suffering from failing eyesight in recent years and can no longer pick up a book and read her favorite authors for herself.When we asked her how she liked this audio version of "Little House on the Prairie," she said she enjoyed hearing the story just as much as she had once enjoyed reading it.She was especially complimentary of the narrator, Cherry Jones.

If you're a fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder, you will probably enjoy this audio CD as much as my mother-in-law did.

timeless favorite
Kids have loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder series for many years. This is another way for them to enjoy the stories of Laura and her family - in addition to reading them and watching reruns of the TV series. It is so good for kids to listen to long stories. They have to imagine what is happening and kids don't get a lot of opportunities to practice using their imaginations now days. Believe it or not, listening to stories does a lot of improve reading skills in kids of all ages.

a lot of memories
mom used to read us these books, i have read them lots of times, wanted to know everything about this woman who was so very much ahead of her time like my own grandmother whom i admired and who was my mentor. ... Read more

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For the first time in the history of the Little House books, this new edition features Garth Williams’ interior art in vibrant, full color, as well as a beautifully redesigned cover.

Wilder's autobiographical tales ring with truth andexcitement. Readers will receive a perfectly painless history lesson,and in fact will clamor for more. Beloved illustrator Garth Williamsspent years researching young Laura's pioneering family. His soft-lineillustrations bring to life the full, simple days and nights in thefamily's log cabin. No one can read just one Little House book! (Ages9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Cherry Jones is Awesome
My four year old loves it. Little House in the Big Woods is so wonderful because Cherry Jones does such an amazing job at narrating the story. Complete with a southern accent and the ability to change her voice for different characters, she brings the stories to life in a way many others could not.

Cherry Jones is currently president Alison Taylor on the hit series "24". But, she also is an accomplished Broadway actor, and after hearing these CD's, I'm convinced that professional dranatic or musical theater actors make the best narrators. Its fantastic.

I'd also purchased one of the Magic Treehouse CD sets, which are narrated by the author, who by the way has such poor narrating skills that I couldn't listen to them and actually threw them out, which is why I appreciate Cherry Jones' talented performance so much.

came in fast
It came fast but the box was not in good condition but over all it was great

Little House in the Big Woods
I've always loved the Little House on the Prairie books.And going back to read them as an adult is just as much of a pleasure.Actually more so because there is a lot of useful information in these books about different activities.While it might not have all the information about say, sugaring maple syrup, it does tell it from a regular point of view, so its like you're there watching how they do it instead of reading instructions from a book.

This particular installment, Little House in the Big Woods, is about a year in the life of Laura Ingalls and her family while they still lived near their relatives in the big woods of Wisconsin.It details what they did to prepare for the winter, be it butchering or putting up the harvest.Then, throughout the winter, it tells of their wonderful Christmas tradition, the things they did on cold winter nights to make the time pass by, and gradually leads us to spring.

The highlight of the spring section is the Sugaring-Off Dance and the collection of maple syrup.Wilder gives great detail in this particular event and it is clear that it is one she remembers fondly.They also go to town for the first time in this section of the book and see a town shop for the first time.

Through summer it talks of planting and harvest and goes back into the fall time where this time Wilder covers other fall harvesting techniques such as threshing grain and making cheese.It is interesting to note that for the making cheese they even list how the rennet is obtained.

This book is obviously very suited for children, however, I should note, that in one of the songs that Wilder has listed there is a derogatory term.However, being the time that this book was written it was appropriate to use this term, it could provide a valuable lesson for children on how things change in our world and why such words are not suitable to be used in today's society.Everything else in the book is perfectly acceptable and indeed all the other songs are very age appropriate for young children.

Also notable for the book, is the abundance of pictures to accompany each chapter.While they are in black and white, they are very charming and do a great portrayal of the Ingalls' life.There are at least two or three per chapter illustrated by Garth Williams.

As always, this series was an enjoyable read and I loved going back to spend those first years with Laura while reading.

Little House in the Big Woods
Copyright 1932
238 pages

Fastest delivery
The item was exactly as described and came in the mail FAST.Good company to work with!

I am telling you it is MAD good!
By Aminata

Pa tried to shoot the bear but missed. Pa always tells stories to his two daughters Laura and Mary. He remembered one time when he was a little boy. This is what he said, "My father told me to go outside and catch a bear. When I went outside, I played with the animals until night time. I got so scared at night that I ran away." The girls love his stories.

My favorite part was when Pa went to the woods with Uncle Pete. They caught a bear! They eat as a family. They were all happy.

If you want to read about a family living in the woods and how life is there, you should borrow Little House in the Big Woods. I am telling it is MAD good. You can borrow it in your library or buy it in a bookstore. This is an awesome book!
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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.

These Happy Golden Years is the eight book in the Laura Years series.

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Thank you Laura Ingalls
I love Laura's books. I have read them several times over the last 40 years. I wish that they were required reading for elementary school children. The story of Laura's life growing up on the northern prairie a decade after the Civil War is a story that will stay with you for the rest of your life. It gives young readers an increased appreciation for the way we live in 21st century America. It makes us realize that we could do without much of the stuff that we now think is indespensible to life and happiness.

Just what I wanted
Listened to CDs while on the train eastbound,and then in our rental car as my ten-year-old granddaughter and I approached Walnut Grove, Minnesota and DeSmet, South Dakota on our "Laura Ingalls Wilder" journey during their Pageant weeks, and while engaging in historic sites.

We had re-read all nine books in preparation for our travels, but the CDs, beautifully read by Cherry Jones, were not only a reminder, but added different interpretations, and joy.

Little House Stories Come to Life
Hearing the Little House stories in audio bring them to life.I noticed things in the stories I didn't catch by just reading them.I can listen to them anywhere now. ... Read more

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Full of Good Old Songs
Finally, after searching for the tunes to the songs we did not already know from the Little House series - Finally, we have found the songbook that contains simple versions of these songs.So many of the other books we've looked at only had the songs we already knew.Thanks for making this available for us!!

Informative, with easy-to play arrangements.
Being both a musician and a fan of the "Little House" books, I saw this at the Laura Ingalls Wilder house in Mansfield, MO, in 1977, and simply had to have it (thanks, Mom and Dad!). Each song features a brief (2-3 sentences) background on the composer, as well as the context of its literary appearance in the series. The songbook is a wonderful supplement to the series, and NO, my copy is not for sale! :) ... Read more

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Love it. Buying the entire set.
My daughters- now 5 & 7- have been listening to these avidly for a long while.
They are now familiar with the "Laura" stories, and love them dearly. We've listened to the entire set, and have also heard many of the CD's multiple, multiple times. (See a trend, here?)

Cherry Jones does an amazing job of making you "see" the story while listening. She has great vocal talent, and has a slightly different voice for each character-you know who she is acting at the time.

I grew up on these books, and am so glad that my children can get started so early by listening to them. My 7 year old is now attempting to read the books. She loves them.

quintessential book but not my favorite
I love Laura Ingalls Wilder as an author.I think her books are interesting and well written.Her descriptions of events, places, people, and time periods cannot be beat and it draws you right in.

Good and bad points
This book is a classic of American literature, BUT to appreciate it as so, one needs to understand the historical context this book was written in. Yes, the comments in there about Native Americans are horrible and racist when you look at them in today's context, but Laura was just a innocent little girl who was warned against the big, bad Indians by her parents. She couldn't change what her parents said or did. I definitely would NOT recommend reading this book to little ones. It's a better book for those who have a clearer understand of its context and aren't going to be offended. Remember, it was the 1870's when this was happening, political correctness was unheard of. Even when this book was written, decades after the events within this book, there still was no PC-ness.

The parts about making things was fun to read, since it gives us a valuable insight in how different life was back then (though some people might consider that kind of stuff boring). How many of us could survive out on the prairie, no Internet, no electric, no phone, no hardware stores, etc...

If you hate this book and want to bash it, please remember the context this book was written in and what things were like back then, where this happened, and the mindsets of many frontier folk. Such books like this give us a valuable understanding of what happened back then, so this book needs to be approached with an open mind.

Recommended with reservations
I loved this series of books as a child and read them countless times.I am amazed at how many things I still remember from them, particularly the portions describing how things were done or made.This particular book was one of my least favorite since it is a bit slow.In addition, I was uncomfortable with the depiction of Native Americans even as a child.I am currently reading this book to my 4 1/2 year old, since we recently drove out to Colorado and have been able to compare some of what we saw to the descriptions of the landscape in the book.I have been skipping at least some portions of chapters such as the one on building a door.I have also edited (ok censored) some of the negative comments about Native Americans.Its hard not to convey some of the negativity though, so I'll be looking for a book or 2 to show us a different perspective.

I Love and Did Love Little House on the Prairie
Rereading this touched my heart as if I were ten again!Yes, re-reading Little House on The Prairie, really did touch my heart. In fact the book touched my ten-year old heart that I guess still exists somewhere inside of me. That heart is purer and more senstive than the heart I walk around with most of the time. That part of me still loves to play with dogs and run with the little rabbits and scan the sky for the big hawks and run barefoot in the long prairie grass. That part of me wants to string beads and look at the stars and listen to my dad fiddle in the moonlight. And that part of me knows that my Mother and Father will protect me and teach me all the wisdom I'll need to know. Of course, that part of me didn't live on the prairie and never really saw a covered wagon, or a prairie dog, or ran with rabbits or even ran through the prairie grasses. But I was able to do all of those things almost for real, all because of Laura and her books. And the most amazing part of all is that when I reread this book as an adult I found I was just as moved and taken with her writing as I had been at ten.
This book has a purity and a depth that few books today can equal. I'm so glad that Little House on the Prairie is around for the girls of today. If you are a mother of a girl, make sure she reads this book and the whole series. If you haven't read this book-read it now, no matter what your age. And if you have read it, re-read it as I did. Let that pure part of your heart from childhood come alive again. You'll be thankful as I was that there is still a way back to parts of ourselves that see and feel with an innocent wisdom so many things!



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The original nine Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, featuring their fresh new photographic look, are available together in an attractive box set, just in time for the 75th Anniversary! ... Read more

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Fun Books
I purchased these books for my eight year old daughter. We read all of them already. She loved them, and so did I. I was a little disappointed that there were no pictures at all. In the older version, there were some very beautiful pictures that helped bring understanding to some of the concepts of being a pioneer. Overall, this was a great purchase.

Little House boxed set

Very nice set--I purchased it for a gift and am very pleased with it :)

Josh's review
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder is a whole series of books about a girl named Laura Ingalls Wilder. The books talk about some of the hardships Laura and her family faced. These books also tell about every thing that happened in her life from Wisconsin all the way to Kansas. The story of her life starts as a young girl and talks about her getting married as a young lady. The books tell how she changed and some of the places she went and even some of the people she met.
I like these books because the way these books were written because they were written so you fell like you are actually there. I also like these books because they tell what people had to go through in the 1800's. I read all these books and I liked them. If you read them you will like them too.

Little House 9 Book Box Set
Fantastic set. My daughter was very excited to receive the set and continue her reading journey. The quality of the set was very good and will last a long time.

A slice of Americana
I received this box set as a Christmas gift, and while the stories are as wonderful as I remember them I was sad to realize that they do not have the Garth Williams illustrations in them. In lieu of the illustrations each book features some "extras" at the end such as recipes of foods mentioned, some historical context and / or instructions for games that Mary and Laura played. And while many new readers won't miss Mr. William's work, as someone who grew up with that version of Mrs. Wilder's novellas, I've found the lack of drawings distracting and irritating.

Several reviewer's have pointed out Mrs. Wilder's lack of sensitivity dealing with the relocation of the Native American populations in several of the books; while that is definitely a dark period of American hisotory, the writing reflects the commonly held views of the average pioneer family. While this is upsetting to many of today's sensiblities, I think it can be a great historical lesson and talking point for parents to use with their children to broach conversations on the dangers of racism, intolerance and how the past actions of settlers / American government were not always in the best interests of all parties of the US population. ... Read more

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Celebrate the holidays with Laura and her family with stories from the beloved Little House books!

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A Must-Read for 'Little House' Fans
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.

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The set includes: Little House in the Big Woods, Little House on the Prairie, On the Banks of Plum Creek, By the Shores of Silver Lake, and The Long Winter.

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Little House the Laura Years Boxed set/The Early Years Collection
I gave it a three star rating and it arrived as promised in good condition.
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Dolly Hamby

Little House
I was so pleased with the condition of the books.They arrived in 5 days! Wow! Great service. My granddaughter was thrilled to get a set of Little House. Would purchase from this vendor again.
Linda

Little House Books
We are reading the Little House Series as part of our homeschool curriculum.I have 5 children and the older 4, ages 2-7, can't get enough of these stories,We have read 3 in the series already and are quickly moving through the rest.Along with reading from the Bible, we read Little House books, at least once a day, sometimes twice.

Can't beat these classics
My great grandmother bought me this set when I was a little girl.She read me these stories and shared her own experiences from the early 1900's, which of course is after the conclusion of this series.I think it is a great series to share with your children.I have been reading these to my daughter, who is now 6, for several years.I think they offer perspective, the stories describe a time and a life that most of us could not imagine.And, it's so hard to find a book or series of books that you can trust your children to read without worrying about the message they are receiving.This set is great.

Great reading for Preteen/teen girls
These books are great, even in these days of computers and gadgets!They take you back to a time of simplicity, love, making the most out of nothing and morals.Lessens taught and life experiences shared through the eyes of a young girl in a new and unexplored world. Makes you wish that you were Laura Ingalls, experiencing the daily things she called life. ... Read more

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Little House On the Prairie series
I did not see the books as they were sent directly to my 7 year old granddaughter.She called as soon as they arrived and thanked me.She loved them and has already read a few.She was very happy.

Very efficient seller.
Books were received earlier than expected and in great condition. Would definately use them again.

love to read
This collection of Little House Books are ideal for the better second grade reader through fifth grade & possibly higher.The tales of early life are interesting & keep you moving through chapters to the next book. There are two or three books that can be bought in addition to this collection. My favorite set as a child, & now my daughter enjoys them as well.

Little House on the Prairie Series
The Little House Collection Box Set (Full Color) (Little House)Everything on this sale went as smooth as silk.The condition was as listed.Thank You,Lisa

very pleased with my little house books
I purchased 9 Little House of the Prairie books, they where in very good condition and arrived in my house in a very short period of time, I am very happy with my purchase. ... Read more

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Long, long ago, a little girl named Laura Ingalls headed west toward the prairie with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters, Mary and Carrie, and their good old bulldog, Jack. They traveled far each day in their covered wagon, driving through tall grass until they found just the right spot for their new home. With the help of their kind neighbor, Mr. Edwards, Pa built a snug little house for the family in the middle of the wide-open prairie.

Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers. Now for the first time, the youngest readers can share her adventure in these very special picture books adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story-books. Renee Graef's warm paintings, inspired by Garth Williams' classic Little House illustrations, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life.

Renée Graef recieved her bachelor's degree in art from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She is the illustrator of teh paper dolls and the Kirsten books in the American Girls Collection. She is also an avid hat collector, with over 150 hats at last count. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her huisband, Tim, and thier children, Maggie and Maxfeild.Join the Ingalls family as they pick a special spot on the prairie and build their snug log cabin home.Their new neighbor, Mr. Edwards, comes by to help, and after the hard work is through, everyone sings and dances to the joyful music of Pa's fiddle.Renee Graef's enchanting full-color illustrations, inspired by Garth William's classic artwork, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life in this eleventh title in the My First Little House Books series, adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved storybooks.

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Love this one in particular
My kids (I've got all boys) like Little House a lot.

We re-read the Little House series (the big books) often, and as we go along, I rely on these short picture books to give even more information than what the original Garth Williams illustrations could show.

I love this book in particular -- this one shows them picking the site for their cabin as described in Little House on the Prarie, then it shows Pa, Ma, and Mr. Edwards constructing the house.My favorite illustration is the one of Laura inside the house with the sunshine stripes all around.

We also rely on "Pioneer Girl: the Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder" by William T. Anderson and "A Pioneer Sampler" by Barbara Greenwood -- the pictures do the storytelling.

Great introductory book for Little House on the Prairie Series
I purchased this book for my granddaughters, who are 5 and 3.They enjoyed the book and they both said they wished they could live in a little log house!!!!They definitely are intrigued and I look forward to buying more of this series to enjoy with them.Perhaps when they are older they will want to read the Little House on the Prairie series.

BEWARE - This is NOT "Little House on the Prairie"
I didn't read the title carefully enough.It is certainly misleading.This is a simple summary with pictures and seems somewhat pointless.I thought I was getting "Little House on the Prairie" for my 8 year old granddaughter.I cannot imagine that this version would be of interest to her or to her 5 year old sister.I plan to just donate it to the Friends of the Library Sale.Maybe someone else will like it.

Captivating Story, Great for Younger Readers
Both my 6 and 3 year olds loved this story and can't wait to read the others in the series.

What a good introduction
These books are great to introduce little ones to the Little House books My duaghter loved these stories and has since moved on to the chapter books to hear more details about Laura Ingalls Wilder's life on the prairie. They are a shorter version but true to the story and the illustrations are a bonus. They also counted as accelerated readers at my duaghters school. So it's a win win in my book. ... Read more

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Brilliant
This is a remarkable book of poetry that captures the mother-daughter relationship with sensitivity and insight. Read it even if you don't normally read poetry - you will not be disappointed.

A Beautiful Read
I've had this book on my nightstand for several weeks, because I knew I would want to read it slowly. So of course, I opened it last night and just kept reading. And now it's back on my nightstand, because I want to let the poems and the people in them sit for a bit, then go back to them again and see what else they stir in me.

Yesterday and today, they stirred interest and curiosity and love and sadness. Interest and curiosity, because I thought I "knew" about Laura and Rose, but found out how much there is that I could still find out about them, and because I knew almost nothing about the other women--the mothers or daughters. Love because of the pull between these mothers and daughters, the need for warmth and caring, the need to GIVE warmth and caring. And sadness, because somehow there is a layer to these poems that shows the conflict in the relationships, as well as the connections.

Is it that the three mothers were such strong and, each in their own way, very powerful women? Did this set up a goal that the daughters felt they had to reach and then, perhaps, felt they didn't or couldn't reach? Or is it that all daughters have to break away from who their mother's are, to find out who they themselves might be? And some of the sadness was for the one daughter, at least, who may have learned that piece too late, too late to come back and share it with their mothers.

I'm not sure yet what all the feelings ARE that Atkins has woven into these poems, or what all the feelings ARE that echo in me as a response. I am sure that she has mined deeply into these individual and universal relationships, that she has shared the gold she found with us in lines of beautiful language--both joyous and painful. And I am sure that I will pick up the book again, soon, to see what else I can find for myself.

A Rare Treat

Jeannine Atkins' Borrowed Names is like fine chocolate - velvety texture, rich content.Her three subjects are presented not in their iconic splendor, rather as women in full, with sometimes bumpy childhoods, sometimes sour marriages, passionate in their work though sometimes drawn to it late, and all experiencing the joy and pain of mothering.It is the mothering and the daughtering that is the center of this book.Most interestingly, Atkins gives us the daughters' views of their famous mothers - the strains of the relationships, the stresses of the times - as the younger women make their own lives.The reader comes away with eyes wide open and heart moved by Atkins' surprising, ennobling work.

Beautiful book about mothers, daughters, & the creative spirit
I think this is one of my favorite books ever. Really.

Full disclosure - I know Jeannine and heard her read a poem from this book at a writers retreat last summer. It was lovely and poignant, but when she described the book as a collection of poems about mothers and daughters, in the voices of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Madam C.J. Walker, and Marie Curie, I wondered a bit how that could all fit together.

Then I was lucky enough to pick up an advance copy of BORROWED NAMES at ALA Midwinter, and I understood.

It does fit. As beautifully as anything I've ever read.

The poetry in this book is magnificent by itself, but it's the characterization of the women -- mothers and daughters both -- that makes it stand out even more. The verse shines with the creative spirit of all of these amazing women, and I really can't imagine capturing the whole give-and-take, come-together-and-go-away moments of mothers and daughters any better.

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Vintage Book from Harper Trophy Books...Based on the Classic Story.....the real adventures of Almanzo Wilder, FARMER BOY is the second book in the award-winning Little House series. ... Read more

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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.

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Wonderful imaginative play!
I bought these for my almost 4-year old.While I had to do all the punching and cutting for her, she has played with them for days and days!We read the first three Little House books earlier this summer, preparing for a trip out west, and all my little one wants to do is play Laura and Mary for real or with her paper dolls!

Little House Paper Dolls
First time purchase for the classroom center...big hit!I will purchase this in the future.I would recommend this book.

Little Housr Paper Dolls
This little booklet is the best item I have received in a very long time.
My granddaughter has enjoyed very much. She is very happy with this set of paper dolls. She is lealrning to enjoy old fashioned toys.

Beautiful Set of Paper Dolls
We recently purchased this set for a family friend on her sixth birthday - she LOVES Little House on the Prairie, so this was a perfect fit.

My daughters also have this set of paper dolls.My only complaint would be that the clothes need to be CUT out (the dolls punch out) - makes for a bit more work for Mom!

Really nice!
I bought this book as a way to teach my class about "pioneer days" using The Little House series.We read the Little house picture books and learned about life in a log cabin.I copied the paper dolls from this book and we colored them in and cut & pasted them into a log cabin they made from brown paper.My first graders really enjoyed it. ... Read more