Little House in the Big Woods American Classics Edition: A Special Edition of the Classic Pioneer Story for Kids (Ages 5-12), in Celebration of ... (HarperCollins American Classics, 1)
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“Once upon a time, sixty years ago, a little girllived in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, in a little gray house made of logs.”
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, HarperCollins is proud to present this library of American classics drawn from our storied catalog. 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. The nine books in the timeless Little House series offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.
Laura Ingalls’ 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 catchall 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.
- A BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE WITH FLAPS: Featuring French flaps and a unique vivid cover design, each book in the collection is published as a deluxe trade paperback that is a part of a stunning series look.
- HARPER COLLINS AMERICAN CLASSICS: This series includes timeless novels, poetry, children’s books, and groundbreaking nonfiction that has shaped American thought, literature, and identity across generations.
- AMERICA’S PUBLISHER: Since its founding in 1817, no American publisher has been so entwined in the history of American letters. Our books enrich, challenge, and defined the American spirit.
- AMERICA 250: The HarperCollins American Classics arrive in time for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
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Community Reviews
I grew up as a fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder. As a child, I spent many enjoyable hours reading her stories. My own daughter is 8 years old now. Reading the Little House books to her feels like visiting an old friend. We make comparisons between Laura's childhood world, my childhood world, & my daughter's world.
Finishing this book was a personal goal for me. It was a chance to prove my fourth grade teacher that he was wrong about my reading abilities. I now understand that I never should have reading this book and probably really struggled to understand it all at that age. Had I read this book a few years later I probably would have understood more of the history and vocabulary and would have enjoyed it. Reading it now...it was okay. Not quite my cup of tea but I can definitely see how it adds a wonderful addition to history of this time period with its extensive detail.
Solid read— for a young children’s book. My rating might inflated by the nostalgia it brings because my parents read it to me. My 3 and 6-year-old were captivated by it. It had good life lessons. I also enjoyed comparing and contrasting to the differences in today’s materialistic world, today’s medicines, and how indigenous cultures at the time would have also been present and not exploiting the land in the same way. Lots of mention of “Pa’s gun” which I substituted with “weapon” since we didn’t need to read about guns before bed. Overall pleasant family read. Would recommend, going to get the second one in the series.
Takes place in the semi-wilderness of 1870s in Wisconsin, US. Takes us through a year in the life of a middle sister age 4 (celebrates her 5th birthday during the book). There are at least 4 stories just about bears in this book.
I think I like this book even better as an adult. It's like a survival guide for the zombie apocalypse or a pandemic.
I think I like this book even better as an adult. It's like a survival guide for the zombie apocalypse or a pandemic.
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