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Pioneer Girl: The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder

by William Anderson

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A picture-book introduction to the life behind the Little House stories

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A picture-book introduction to the life behind the Little House stories

William Anderson’s brief biography connects Laura Ingalls Wilder’s early life in Wisconsin and on the prairies with the experiences that later informed her Little House books. Framed for young readers, it presents Wilder not only as the familiar child from the series but as the writer who turned memories of pioneer life into children’s literature. Dan Andreasen’s paintings are part of the book’s portrait of its historical subject, making this a concise entry point into Wilder’s life and the real-world background of the Little House setting.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young Little House fans curious about Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life
  • Children exploring biographies of American writers and historical figures
  • Families or classrooms pairing picture books with pioneer-history topics

Themes

Laura Ingalls WilderPioneer lifeAmerican frontier historyWriting from lived experienceLiterary biography

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Book overview

The pioneer spirit of the Little House series lives on in this picture book biography perfect for young readers! This picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Readers around the world know and love Laura, the little girl born in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and raised in covered wagons and on wide open prairies. Now Little House fans can learn more about the remarkable story of the pioneer girl who would one day immortalize her adventures in the beloved Little House books in this, the first picture book biography book of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

With simple, glowing text by noted historian and Little House scholar William Anderson, and beautiful paintings by Dan Andreasen, Pioneer Girl is a very special portrait of a writer whose classic books and pioneer adventures have made her one of the most popular literary figures in America.

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