Once there was a little pink house built in the country on a hill with a brook and trees and lots of flowers. The little house loved watching the children play and the seasons change. She could see the lights of the city in the distance, and it made her wonder what it would be like to live there. The city grew closer and closer to the little house until it had all but swallowed her up. The little house didn't like this much; she was very sad as she daydreamed of the old days on her hill with the trees and the flowers. Will anyone save the little pink house? Will she ever get to see the trees and flowers again? 40 pgs, pb.
The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
Description
This picture book about the changes that come to a little house is beautiful and timeless.
The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city moved closer and closer...
In 1942, Virginia Lee Burton created The Little House, and since then generations of readers have been enchanted by the story of this happy home and her journey from the pleasures of nature to the bustling city, and back again.
Ready Readers are literature study guides designed to complement the Socratic methodology taught in Teaching the Classics by Adam & Missy Andrews.
These ready-to-use guides provide fleshed-out lesson plans and Socratic discussion questions for whole-book studies, making it easier for parents to lead meaningful literary analysis with their children.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Discussion-based studies focusing on setting, characters, conflict, plot, theme, literary devices, and context
- Carefully crafted Socratic questions with talking-point answers for the teacher
- Story charts and one-page book summaries included for each title
- Flexible use with students of varying ages (often slightly below the student’s reading level to build confidence)
- Can be used with any unabridged edition of the selected book
- Excellent bridge between Teaching the Classics methodology and actual book studies
Program Components:
- Each Ready Reader volume contains complete studies for multiple books at a specific reading level
- Includes Socratic discussion questions, teacher talking points, story charts, and summaries
- Designed to work alongside Teaching the Classics seminar for best results
Ready Readers stand out for their practical, ready-to-go format that helps parents confidently lead rich literature discussions. They are an excellent choice for families who want structured guidance in teaching literary analysis while using quality literature.
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| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 1 |
| Brand: | Clarion |
| Author: | Virginia Lee Burton |
| ISBN: | 9780395259382 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.9375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3813 |
| Ages: | 5 - 8 |
| Awards: | Caldecott Medal 1943 |
| Edition: | 60th Anniversary Edition; Illustrated |
| Illustrated by: | Virginia Lee Burton |
| Pages: | 44 |
| Publication Date: | 4/1/1978 |
