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A Little Prairie House
A Little Prairie House | Laura Ingalls Wilder
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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. Rene 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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A Little Prairie House | Laura Ingalls Wilder

“Each day brought something new for the Ingalls family as they worked hard to build their new life on the prairie.”

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A Little Prairie House | Laura Ingalls Wilder

This book can be linked to lessons on American history, specifically westward expansion, and can be used to engage students in discussions about family, resilience, and adaptation to new environments.

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This book was published in 1998 and is a historical fiction book that is part of the My First Little House Books series. The story follows the Ingalls family's move to the prairie, where they build a new home and settle into frontier life. The book's illustrations and simple narrative introduce young readers to life on the American frontier.