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The Little House Collection (Little House, #1-5)
Set during the pioneer days of the late 1800s and early 1900s, Laura Ingalls Wilder's books chronicle her life growing up on the Western frontier. For the first time in the history of the "Little House" books, these new editions feature Garth Williams' interior art in vibrant, full color. Come along for the adventure with this collector's set of the first five "Little Hous...more
Boxed Set, 0 pages
Published
October 12th 2004
by HarperCollins
(first published 1000)
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Aug 02, 2007
Charlotte
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Having read and enjoyed “Little House in the Big Woods,” I bought a box set of the next five books in the series. While I did experience the pleasurable and comforting experience that reading a good series of books always brings me, I can’t say that I’m all too eager to seek out the remaining four books in the series (although if I came across some copies in a used bookstore, I’d probably buy them and read them happily enough). After the third book or so, I started to feel that the world of thes...more
I've loved re-reading these books after so many years. They are just as great as I remembered. I was especially amazed this time how skilled people were then. They knew how to do so many things that most of can't do anymore. They were so self-sufficient. There is much to admire there. I can't wait to read the rest.
Jan 02, 2010
Nicole
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I bought this box set for Hannah and we are going to read them together. I have fond memories of reading these books when I was a kid. Once we're done with these I'm thinking of starting the Anne of Green Gables series. It's great to revisit these classics with my book-loving daughter!
I just finished these first 5 books, and they're every bit as good as I remember them being as a child. Maybe I love them even more because I'm reading them more from Ma's point of view than Laura's. I can't wait to read these treasures to my kids!
One of the few sets of books that I have read multiple times. The Little House books are some of the first that actually interested me. I can still remember reading them in the car when we went to visit Desmet, SD when I was around 8 or 9.
My mom read us all of the Laura Ingalls Wilder books when I was about eight. It was a nightly ritual to eat slices of apples and listen to my mom read!
Laura Ingall Wilder's novels stir the imagination of all young girls. I often wonder if they should be considered memoirs? Her writing shares joy in growing up and the love of a family, while educating the reader without necessarily intention. I related much to Laura, the spirited second child and narrator of the book. I was that spirited #2, with a wonderful older sister who was much more behaved and did well in all her endeavors. Indeed, it is my sister who got me hooked on the Little House bo...more
Picked up a special edition version while in Boston last month and it was delicious to re-discover and reconnect with the Little House series. The books are just as good as when I first read them more than 30(!) years ago. Reading now, more conscious of the politics and history of the times.
I read these books at a time in my life when things were moving waaay too fast. These stories helped me slow down and remember simiplcity.
Read all of these when I was younger and absolutely loved them.
Everyone should read this! It made me want to live back then.
Feb 07, 2012
Melissa
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OMGosh, my first books as a young girl.
I liked to see how people lived back then
I am biased, because I am a Wilder!
This is my SPECIAL collection. On the Banks of Plum Creek was my first "Big" book I read and I can still remember it to this day. I saved up my money when I was a child and bought the box set sometime in the late 70's early 80's but during one of the family's move, it got wet. I was upset to say the least. And in 2006 or 07, this set was on my Christmas list! I got it from my husband along with a ring....don't tell him, but the book set was my favorite of the two :)
Oh, and I can't even begin to say how much I love these books. My favorites are "On the Banks of Plum Creek" and "These Happy Golden Years." Laura did such an amazing job of telling her story. A must read for everyone, old and young!
These are some of the best children's books EVER. I have read them so many times. I've read the whole series to my kids twice. Laura Ingalls Wilder is a wonderful writer with a wonderful simple writing style that appeals to young and old. What great lessons from times gone past. The world would be a poorer place without these books.
This has been such a great bedtime book! Thanks for the idea, Megan. We actually didn't finish it, we only read 4 of the 5 books in this one, but the girls have been getting a little tired of reading this one for 6 months straight. So we're switching to E. B. White for awhile. I highly recommend this one for bedtime for little ones!
What can I say? I grew up on a farm and I am a Daddy's Girl. I will always have a soft spot for these books. I enjoy it everytime I read them. I also cry everytime I read them. And that my friends is what the best things are made of: joy and tears. I don't care what anyone thinks (Diane) - I like them!
I've lost count of how many times I've read these books over the years. Laura and Mary are old friends to me. I bought this full color set a few years ago to replace my childhood copies that were falling apart. I always liked the illustrations, but with color added they are simply beautiful.
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My mom used to read these to David and I every night before bed. I remember she had one boyfriend that would come over to listen to the stories every night with us. He even kept coming over after they had stopped dating because he was so involved in the story. : ) They are THAT good!
Nov 11, 2007
Laura
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
little girls--especially girls named Laura
I love these books! I remember thinking that sharing the name with the protaganist in these books was AWESOME. I also love the TV show and wish I could watch reruns on cable on day when I call in sick. But I don't have cable. I've been thinking more and more about getting cable.
I loved reading these books growing up. Reading them made me either want to
a) be Laura
b) be best friends with Laura
c) live under a sod-roofed house
d) buy a wagon
e) make my mom pull out her dutch oven and cook all of those mouth-watering food dishes that "Ma" would make.
a) be Laura
b) be best friends with Laura
c) live under a sod-roofed house
d) buy a wagon
e) make my mom pull out her dutch oven and cook all of those mouth-watering food dishes that "Ma" would make.
Loved these books as a kid. Got the box set for my 9th birthday & faked sick so I could stay home from church & read. My favorites are these happy golden years...courting, how romantic, sigh...& on the shores of sliver lake.
I remember reading these when I was 11 years old. I got the box set as a birthday gift. I had to have read Little House in the Big Woods a dozen times! I have no idea what happened to my set, but would very much like to buy another and read them again :)
I loved this series. Its the type you read when you're maybe 8-12. I think I read it when I was that age, don't remember anymore!! But it was so cool to see...read...her grow up, and all the adventures of her childhood. I definitely recommend it!
When others were playing double dutch, I was reading... and I love Laura Ingalls!
Laura gave me confidence to stand up to bullies, face my fears, and fulfill my wildest dreams!
And yes, I still watch "Little House on the Prairie!"
Laura gave me confidence to stand up to bullies, face my fears, and fulfill my wildest dreams!
And yes, I still watch "Little House on the Prairie!"
The whole family enjoyed these audio books (stories) that really give you a feel of how the pioneers of the US lived, seen through the eyes of a little girl who really lived her life as a true child. I think these books are must-haves.
when i was little, my mother and i would read these books together while i brushed her hair. it was the first time in my life that i couldn't wait to read the next chapter... a trend that seems to have continued into my adult life.
I always loved these, my grandma read them to me, so they are always special, although i have the cool yellow box set. they are awesome! way better than the tv show :), let's not even get me started on that.
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Ingalls wrote a series of historical fiction books for children based on her childhood growing up in a pioneer family. She also wrote a regular newspaper column and kept a diary as an adult moving from South Dakota to Missouri, the latter of which has been published as a book.
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