This book encapsulates both the weekly rhythm of living in the Little House and the departure from rhythm that comes with a birthday! The day is full of simple surprises that delight Laura, including a new dress for her doll and a special song played on the fiddle. The book also narrates what Sunday, as a day of rest, looked like to this little family. Full of beautiful Garth Williams–style illustrations and elegant, descriptive sentences that are both engaging and easy to read, readers of all ages will find themselves enjoying this little slice of life from Laura’s time in history. Adapted directly from the Little House book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. 40 pgs, softcover.
My First Little House Books: A Little Birthday Present
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9780064434942
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Product Overview
- Learn about a different time: Celebrate Laura’s birthday with fun treats, gifts, and a special song!
- Inspired directly by the novels: Directly inspired by a chapter from the Little House book series, this story is authentic to the style and tone of the novels
- Written in beautiful language: Features descriptive, yet simple, sentences that are both engaging and easy to read, appealing to readers of all ages
- Full of delightful illustrations: Garth Williams–style illustrations bring the text to life in rich detail and color
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Publisher's Description of My First Little House Books: A Little Birthday Present
With the My First Little House picture book series, the youngest readers can share in the joy of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books in these illustrated adaptations of the beloved series!
Join the Ingalls family as they celebrate little Laura's fifth birthday in the Big Woods of Wisconsin. There are special presents from everyone, and that night Laura falls asleep to the merry music of Pa's fiddle. It's a Little House birthday to remember!
Renee Graef's illustrations are based on Garth Williams' classic artwork.
Category Description for My First Little House Books
Designed primarily for early readers, My First Little House books are adaptations of the original Little House series. They feature simpler storylines and events from the books, formatted like a picture book. Each page contains a few lines of text for beginning readers, and the rest of the page is softly and beautifully illustrated based on the style of Garth Williams. These simplified books have done an excellent job staying in line with the original books as much as possible. For young children that "want to read it themselves" and enjoy looking at the pictures, this is a great easy reader alternative or introduction to Little House.
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| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-3 |
| Brand: | HarperCollins |
| ISBN: | 9780064434942 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3 |
| Ages: | 3 - 8 |
| Edition: | Illustrated |
| Illustrated by: | Doris Ettlinger |
| Pages: | 40 |
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