Little House on the Prairie

Recommended Reading for Adults

Recommended Reading for Adults

As a researcher and biographer of Laura Ingalls Wilder, I’ve found the work of other Wilder authors and scholars both essential and illuminating. Listed below are titles that explore different areas of her life and work, often bringing entirely new and unexpected interpretations to a wide range of Wilder topics. The list includes...

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My First Little House Books

My First Little House Books

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of My First Little House Books.A Little House Picture Book Treasury: Six Stories of Life on the Prairie...

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Episode Guide – Season 1

Episode Guide – Season 1

The "Little House on the Prairie" television show is an adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s best-selling Little House books based on her own life. This TV legend began with the pilot in March of 1974, which introduced millions of viewers around the world to the Ingalls family. It was then picked up as a series and became one of the...

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Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond

Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond

Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond.Buy Now! Author: Dean ButlerPublisher: Citadel (June 25, 2024)...

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Back to the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered

Back to the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered

Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of Back to the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered.Buy Now! Author: Melissa GilbertPublisher: Gallery...

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The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide

Our articles about recently-released books are great resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and her Little House books. Here is a brief overview about The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide.Buy Now! Author: Annette WhipplePublisher: Chicago Review Press (August 4, 2020) Synopsis:Eager young...

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Pioneer Girl: The Revised Texts

Pioneer Girl: The Revised Texts

Our articles about recently-released books are great resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and her Little House books. Here is a brief overview about Pioneer Girl: The Revised Texts.Buy Now!   Author: Laura Ingalls WilderEditor: Nancy Tystad KoupalPublisher: South Dakota State Hist Society Pr; Annotated edition...

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Episode Guide – Season 2

Episode Guide – Season 2

The adventures of the Ingalls Family continue in Season Two of "Little House on the Prairie". The original episodes of Season Two aired from September 10, 1975, to March 31, 1976. These heart-warming stories captured the attention of fans around the world and garnered two Emmy nominations for the episode "Remember Me, Part 1 and 2"....

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Episode Guide – Season 3

Episode Guide – Season 3

Season 3 of "Little House on the Prairie" is filled with love, courage, hardships, and tests of faith. Just as in seasons past, the Ingalls must come together to face decisions about their future and find the courage to overcome tragedies. Season 3 aired from September 27th, 1976 through April 4th, 1977 and led viewers on many...

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Creating the Little House on the Prairie Collection from Cubles

Creating the Little House on the Prairie Collection from Cubles

The Little House on the Prairie® collection from Cūbles. is a fun and creative collaboration between Renée Graef and me. Cūbles are the paper toy re-invented, which makes them a fun activity for the whole family.  Building a Cūble is unlike any other paper toy experience from your past. Assembly requires just the right amount of...

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Episode Guide – Season 4

Episode Guide – Season 4

In Season Four of “Little House on the Prairie,” we experience a great many exciting adventures with the Ingalls. The original episodes of Season Four aired from September 12, 1977 to March 13, 1978. We watch as a trip to Chicago makes Charles and his daughter, Mary, appreciate their home, Laura and Mary witness the drowning of a...

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Episode Guide – Season 5

Episode Guide – Season 5

The adventures of the Ingalls family continue in Season 5 of "Little House on the Prairie". The original episodes of season 5 aired from September 11, 1978 to March 19, 1979. Due to economic problems, the Ingalls, Olesons and Garveys leave Walnut Grove and settle in Winoka for a time. However, they find that the hustle and bustle of the...

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Episode Guide – Season 7

Episode Guide – Season 7

The adventures of the Ingalls Family continue in Season Seven of “Little House on the Prairie." The original episodes aired from September 22, 1980, to May 11, 1981. In Season 7, change is in the air! Laura and Almanzo say, "I do." Adam's sight returns and he and Mary open a law practice. Laura begins teaching. Nellie's pregnancy...

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Episode Guide – Season 8

Episode Guide – Season 8

In Season 8 of "Little House on the Prairie," which ran from 1981 to 1982, we get to relive some of the most endearing moments and see some significant changes in the little town of Walnut Grove. Adam and Mary leave for New York where Adam intends to practice law, Percival and Nellie go for New York to take over his father's business,...

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Episode Guide – Season 9

Episode Guide – Season 9

The adventures of the Ingalls Family continue in Season Nine of “Little House on the Prairie." The original episodes aired from September 27, 1982, to March 21, 1983. In Season 9 of "Little House on the Prairie",change is in the air! The Ingalls family (apart from Laura) leave Walnut Grove and move to Iowa. Laura and Almanzo adopt...

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Quotes From the Little House on the Prairie TV Show

Quotes From the Little House on the Prairie TV Show

Fans of the Little House on the Prairie TV Show will recognize many of these quotes and exchanges. The wise words of the Ingalls family and their friends can speak to us still today. Feel free to pin and share these fan favorite quotes and enjoy!“I knew there would be rivers to cross and hills to climb, and I was glad, for this is a...

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Almanzo Wilder: A “Very Special” Perfect Young Man

Almanzo Wilder: A “Very Special” Perfect Young Man

I met my first book crush when I was seven. He was handsome and courageous, driving Laura home every week from the depressing (and dangerous) Brewster’s house. He was quiet, but when he did speak, he always said the perfect thing. Almanzo Wilder was the multi-talented farmer boy who could brave a raging blizzard to save a starving...

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Top 10 Romantic Moments on Little House on the Prairie

Top 10 Romantic Moments on Little House on the Prairie

When you love somebody, it’s worth putting your pride behind you. —Caroline Ingalls, Season 4, Episode 9 – The High Cost of Being RightWhile there are many aspects and facets of love, from crushes, true romances, marriage and simple connections with one another, there are many episodes of “Little House on the Prairie” that teach us that...

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Little House on the Prairie Holiday Giveaway

Little House on the Prairie Holiday Giveaway

“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder     This holiday season we are partnering with Storiarts and The Queens Treasures®, to bring the spirit of Little House on the Prairie®...

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Tips for Quilters inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Tips for Quilters inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder

We are so pleased to have Linda Halpin back with us to share some quilting tips for beginners. Many of us are inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder to learn some of these lost arts but might be wondering where to start. Here Linda shares tips for beginning quilters to learn old-fashioned crafts for the modern era.How to Choose Patterns to...

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Historical Perspective or Racism in Little House on the Prairie?

Historical Perspective or Racism in Little House on the Prairie?

Imagine you are reading a book that you loved as a child, perhaps you are reading it to your young child, or that you are reading it for the very first time. You come across the words “the only good Indian was a dead Indian.” Do you put the book down in horror, shocked by the cultural insensitivity of the author? Do you decry the author...

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Ten Times Nellie Gets What She Deserves

Ten Times Nellie Gets What She Deserves

Why don't you make a SHORT cake? How 'bout some SHORT ribs? Do we need any SHORTening? You know, you really oughta write a book - SHORT cuts to cooking! —Nellie Oleson, He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not, Part 1One of our favorite dynamics on "Little House on the Prairie" is the clashing personalities between Laura Ingalls and Nellie Oleson....

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About The Ingalls Family

About The Ingalls Family

Thanks to the cozy, warm, and affectionate portrayal of the Ingalls family across all kinds of media platforms around the world, many people think of Ma, Pa, Mary, Laura, Carrie, Grace, Almanzo, and even Jack the bulldog as part of their family. However, that raises the question of what version of the Ingalls family people relate to...

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Baby Carrie’s Little House on the Prairie Tree Topper DIY

Baby Carrie’s Little House on the Prairie Tree Topper DIY

Happy Birthday, Baby Jesus. —Carrie Ingalls, Christmas at Plum Creek, Season 1, Episode 15In the “Christmas at Plum Creek” episode of the first season of “Little House on the Prairie”, each member of the Ingalls family works hard and makes sacrifices to give gifts to other family members. It reminds me of O. Henry’s ironic short story...

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Little House on the Prairie Inspired Family Picnic

Little House on the Prairie Inspired Family Picnic

I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet simple things of life which are the realones after all. —Laura Ingalls WilderWhen I think about the simple things in life, I picture lazy days spent in the sunshine, and summer picnics with my family. An old-fashioned picnic is a perfect time to gather with loved ones, enjoy delicious food,...

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Red Tail Feathers: Dare to Discover the Beauty of Grace

Red Tail Feathers: Dare to Discover the Beauty of Grace

Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of Red Tail Feathers: Dare to Discover the Beauty of Grace.Buy Now!   Author: Wendi Lou LeePublisher:...

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A Prairie Devotional

A Prairie Devotional

Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of A Prairie Devotional.Buy Now!   Author: Wendi Lou LeeIllustrator: Steven NoblePublisher: Thomas Nelson...

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Practical Skills We Want to Learn Because of Little House on the Prairie

Practical Skills We Want to Learn Because of Little House on the Prairie

The true way to live is to enjoy every moment as it passes, and surely it is in the everyday things around us that the beauty of life lies. —Laura Ingalls WilderIf you’re like me, watching the Ingalls Family in “Little House on the Prairie” inspires you to learn new skills. Even though most of us will never become homesteaders like...

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Storiarts Little House on the Prairie Collection

Storiarts Little House on the Prairie Collection

We are delighted to announce the launch of a line of exclusive Little House on the Prairie-inspired designs from Storiarts. This Little House on the Prairie Collection features text and illustrations from the Little House books! Check out their new Little House on the Prairie-inspired product line below.     The Storiarts...

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Little House on the Prairie Gift Guide

Little House on the Prairie Gift Guide

While the Ingalls family didn’t have many possessions, they delighted in selecting or making thoughtful gifts for each other. We celebrate that giving spirit with our Little House on the Prairie Gift Guide, which we update frequently. Below you will find seven unique gift guides for each Little House fan in your life. Gifts for the...

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Vanity Cakes Recipe

Vanity Cakes Recipe

Laura and Mary made new starry papers for the shelves, and Ma made vanity cakes. —On the Banks of Plum CreekVanity Cakes Recipe: Yield six cakes Vanity cakes are the perfect treat to add to a Little House on the Prairie birthday party, unit study, or gathering. Note: this recipe is adapted from a recipe in The Little House Cookbook, but...

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Cloth Diapering on the Prairie versus Today

Cloth Diapering on the Prairie versus Today

In the morning after the chores and the house-work were done, Laura and Mary studied their books. In the afternoons Ma heard their lessons. Then they might play or sew their seams. —On the Banks of Plum CreekThe Ingalls family lived a simpler life than most families today, but in many ways, the everyday chores of life were much more...

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Illustrating Little House

Illustrating Little House

In the early 1990s, HarperCollins Publishers launched the My First Little House Books program to introduce toddlers and young children to the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder. They began a search for an illustrator who had a similar style to that of the beloved illustrator, Garth Williams.My illustration agent, Merial Cornell, was showing...

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About Kyle Richards

About Kyle Richards

Alicia Sanderson Edwards: "You forgot?"Isaiah Edwards: "Never, never! What was supposed to remember?"Alicia Sanderson Edwards: "We were going to have lunch together.  I made sandwiches."  Season 6, Episode 8Kyle Richards' Early Life and Career Kyle Richards was born on January 11, 1969. Kyle, along with her sisters, Kathy Hilton and...

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Prairie Fires by Caroline Fraser Giveaway (CLOSED)

Prairie Fires by Caroline Fraser Giveaway (CLOSED)

"Even as she acknowledged the hard labor of milking, churning, raising and caring for chickens, washing, ironing, and cleaning, she praised the path she had chosen as “a freer, happier, healthier life” than any other." Caroline Fraser Millions of readers of Little House on the Prairie believe they know Laura Ingalls - the pioneer girl...

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Cranberry Jelly Inspired by Little House on the Prairie

Cranberry Jelly Inspired by Little House on the Prairie

Laura did not need to be called next morning. She was up at dawn, and all day she helped Ma bake and stew and boil the good things for next day’s Christmas dinner. Early that morning Ma added water and flour to the bread sponge and set it to rise again. Laura and Carrie picked over the cranberries and washed them. Ma stewed them with...

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Caroline Ingalls – What Laura Left Unsaid

Caroline Ingalls – What Laura Left Unsaid

Seven years ago this month, I was terrified, my finger poised over the send button on an email to Little House Heritage Trust. —Author, Sarah MillerI’d done my homework — read hundreds of feet of microfilm containing thousands of pages of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s handwritten manuscripts, her then-unpublished memoir, Pioneer Girl, and...

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The Beautiful Snow

The Beautiful Snow

Our articles about recently released books are good resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Beautiful Snow: The Ingalls Family, The Railroads, and the Hard Winter of 1880-81.  Buy Now! Author: Cindy WilsonPublisher: Beaver's Pond Press (February 7,...

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A Prairie Girl’s Faith: The Spiritual Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder

A Prairie Girl’s Faith: The Spiritual Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Our articles about recently released books are good resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of A Prairie Girl’s Faith: The Spiritual Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder.Buy Now! Author: Stephen W. HinesPublisher: WaterBrook (February 6, 2018) Synopsis:The beloved...

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About Linwood Boomer

About Linwood Boomer

Adam Kendall: You know what I like about this school?Mary Ingalls: No, what?Adam Kendall: I can kiss you in front of the entire class, and no one would ever know. —Season 5, Episode 4Linwood Boomer’s Early Life and Career  Linwood Boomer was born on October 9, 1955, the third of four sons, and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia....

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Covered Wagon DIY Inspired by Little House on the Prairie

Covered Wagon DIY Inspired by Little House on the Prairie

Everything from the little house was in the wagon except the beds and tables and chairs. They did not need to take these, because Pa could always make new ones. —Little House on the PrairieI’m not sure what it is, but there’s just something about covered wagons that naturally draws children in. With a real fabric roof and turning...

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Sweet Potatoes and Pioneers

Sweet Potatoes and Pioneers

Johnny fussed in the bedroom, and Laura quickly pinned her braids, tied on her apron, and said, 'Let me fix the potatoes while you dress him. —These Happy Golden YearsWhen you think of Little House on the Prairie, you may think of the covered wagon journey, Jack the brindle Bulldog's loss and return, log cabin construction or fever ‘n’...

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The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder Inspired Giveaway (CLOSED)

The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder Inspired Giveaway (CLOSED)

“The grass grew green again and the woods were full of wildflowers.” Little House in the Big Woods Long before she was a writer, Laura Ingalls Wilder was a gardener and farmer, growing food for the table and raising crops for sale. In the beautifully crafted articles shared with us by Marta McDowell, she depicts Laura Ingalls Wilder as...

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Young Pioneers

Young Pioneers

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Young Pioneers.  Buy Now! Author: Rose Wilder LaneIllustrator: Dan AndreasenPublisher:...

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Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Our articles about recently released books are good resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder.Buy Now! Author: Caroline FraserPublisher: Metropolitan Books (November 14, 2017) Synopsis:The first...

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Laura Ingalls Wilder: Naturalist

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Naturalist

Rabbits stood up with paws dangling, long ears twitching, and their round eyes staring at Mary and Laura. —On the Banks of Plum CreekI’d like to suggest a thought experiment. Instead of categorizing Laura Ingalls Wilder as an American children’s author, think of her as a nature writer as well. Take her titles. The Little House books...

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About Melissa Gilbert

About Melissa Gilbert

For me, Little House on the Prairie means “home” in the truest sense of the word. —Melissa Gilbert in My Prairie CookbookMelissa Gilbert’s Early Years Melissa Ellen Gilbert was born May 8, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, and adopted by dancer and actress, Barbara Crane, and her husband, comedian Paul Gilbert. Her parents later adopted...

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About Melissa Sue Anderson

About Melissa Sue Anderson

Mary Ingalls: God’s world isn’t fear and hate. It’s love, its understanding.Woman: Amen to that!Mary Ingalls: And learning is part of that understanding. —Season 4, Episode 15 “Whisper Country”Early Life and Career Born September 26, 1962, in Berkeley, California to James and Marion Anderson, [1] Melissa moved to southern California...

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Caroline: Little House, Revisited

Caroline: Little House, Revisited

Our articles about recently released books are good resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Caroline: Little House, Revisited.Buy Now! Author: Sarah MillerPublisher: William Morrow (September 19, 2017) Synopsis:In this novel authorized by the Little House...

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Woman’s Day Book of American Needlework

Woman’s Day Book of American Needlework

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Woman’s Day Book of American Needlework. Buy Now! Author: Rose Wilder Lane Publisher: Literary...

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The Dancer of Sahmakha

The Dancer of Sahmakha

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Dancer of Sahmakha. Buy Now! Author: Armen Ohanian (translated from French by Rose Wilder Lane)...

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The Making of Herbert Hoover

The Making of Herbert Hoover

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Making of Herbert Hoover. Buy Now! Author: Rose Wilder Lane Publisher: Fabri Press (March 25,...

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The Story of Art Smith

The Story of Art Smith

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Story of Art Smith.  Buy Now! Authors: Rose Wilder Lane and Art SmithPublisher: Nabu Press...

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Let the Hurricane Roar

Let the Hurricane Roar

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Let the Hurricane Roar.  Buy Now! Author: Rose Wilder LanePublisher: Harper Trophy (September,...

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Old Home Town

Old Home Town

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Old Home Town.  Buy Now! Author: Rose Wilder LanePublisher: Bison Books; Reprint edition...

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The Discovery of Freedom: Man’s Struggle Against Authority

The Discovery of Freedom: Man’s Struggle Against Authority

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Discovery of Freedom: Man’s Struggle Against Authority. Buy Now! Author: Rose Wilder Lane...

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Give Me Liberty

Give Me Liberty

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Give Me Liberty. Buy Now! Author: Rose Wilder Lane Publisher: Kessinger Publishing (September 10,...

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Free Land

Free Land

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Free Land.   Buy Now! Author: Rose Wilder LanePublisher: Bison Books; Reprint edition (October 1,...

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Diverging Roads

Diverging Roads

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Diverging Roads.  Buy Now! Author: Rose Wilder LanePublisher: Andesite Press (August 21, 2017)...

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Travels With Zenobia: Paris to Albania by Model T Ford: A Journal

Travels With Zenobia: Paris to Albania by Model T Ford: A Journal

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Travels With Zenobia: Paris to Albania by Model T Ford: A Journal. Buy Now! Authors: Rose Wilder Lane...

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The Rediscovered Writings of Rose Wilder Lane, Literary Journalist

The Rediscovered Writings of Rose Wilder Lane, Literary Journalist

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Rediscovered Writings of Rose Wilder Lane, Literary Journalist.    Buy Now! Author: Rose...

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Little House in the Big Woods

Little House in the Big Woods

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Little House in the Big Woods.Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrators: Helen Sewell and...

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Farmer Boy

Farmer Boy

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Farmer Boy.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrators: Helen Sewell and Garth...

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Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Little House on the Prairie.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrators: Helen Sewell and...

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On the Banks of Plum Creek

On the Banks of Plum Creek

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of On the Banks of Plum Creek. Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrators: Helen Sewell and Garth...

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By the Shores of Silver Lake

By the Shores of Silver Lake

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of By the Shores of Silver Lake.Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrators: Helen Sewell and Garth...

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The Long Winter

The Long Winter

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Long Winter.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrators: Helen Sewell and Garth...

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Little Town on the Prairie

Little Town on the Prairie

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Little Town on the Prairie.Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrators: Helen Sewell and Garth...

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These Happy Golden Years

These Happy Golden Years

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of These Happy Golden Years.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrators: Helen Sewell and...

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The First Four Years

The First Four Years

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The First Four Years.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrators: Helen Sewell and Garth...

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Little House Treasury

Little House Treasury

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Little House Treasury.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrators: Helen Sewell and...

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Little House Sisters: Collected Stories from the Little House Books

Little House Sisters: Collected Stories from the Little House Books

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Little House Sisters: Collected Stories from the Little House Books.  Buy Now! Author: Laura...

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The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: The World’s Fair

The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: The World’s Fair

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: The World’s Fair.  Buy Now! Author: Thomas L....

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The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: The Great Debate

The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: The Great Debate

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: The Great Debate. Buy Now! Author: Thomas L. Tedrow...

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The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Mountain Miracle

The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Mountain Miracle

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Mountain Miracle.  Buy Now! Author: Thomas L....

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The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Missouri Homestead

The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Missouri Homestead

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Missouri Homestead. Buy Now! Author: Thomas L. Tedrow...

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The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Land of Promise

The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Land of Promise

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Land of Promise. Buy Now! Author: Thomas L. Tedrow Publisher:...

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The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Home to the Prairie

The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Home to the Prairie

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Home to the Prairie. Buy Now! Author: Thomas L. Tedrow...

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The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Good Neighbors

The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Good Neighbors

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Good Neighbors. Buy Now! Author: Thomas L. Tedrow Publisher:...

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The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Children of Promise

The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Children of Promise

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Series: Children of Promise. Buy Now! Author: Thomas L. Tedrow...

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Wilder in the West: Eliza Jane’s Story of a Lady Homesteader

Wilder in the West: Eliza Jane’s Story of a Lady Homesteader

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Wilder in the West: Eliza Jane’s Story of a Lady Homesteader.  Buy Now! Author: William...

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The Walnut Grove Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Walnut Grove Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Walnut Grove Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder.  Buy Now! Author: William AndersonPublisher:...

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Story of the Wilders

Story of the Wilders

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Story of the Wilders.    Buy Now! Author: William AndersonPublisher: Anderson Publications...

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The Story of the Ingalls

The Story of the Ingalls

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Story of the Ingalls.Buy Now! Author: William AndersonPublisher: Anderson Publications (June 1971)...

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Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Iowa Story

Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Iowa Story

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Iowa Story.    Buy Now! Author: William AndersonPublisher: Laura...

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Laura: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Laura: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Buy Now! Author: Donald Zochert Publisher: Avon (May 1, 1977)...

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Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town: Where History and Literature Meet

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town: Where History and Literature Meet

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town: Where History and Literature Meet.  Buy Now! Author: John E....

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Musical Memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder (History Alive Through Music)

Musical Memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder (History Alive Through Music)

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Musical Memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder (History Alive Through Music).  Buy Now! Author: William...

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Ingalls Wilder Family Songbook

Ingalls Wilder Family Songbook

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Ingalls Wilder Family Songbook.  Buy Now! Editor: Dale CockrellPublisher: A-R Editions, Inc....

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Little House on the Prairie From A to Z

Little House on the Prairie From A to Z

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Little House on the Prairie From A to Z.  Buy Now! Author: Patrick LoubatièrePublisher: Imavision...

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Little House in the Ozarks: The Rediscovered Writings

Little House in the Ozarks: The Rediscovered Writings

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Little House in the Ozarks: The Rediscovered Writings.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls...

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Laura Ingalls Wilder, Farm Journalist: Writings from the Ozarks

Laura Ingalls Wilder, Farm Journalist: Writings from the Ozarks

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Farm Journalist: Writings from the Ozarks.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls...

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West From Home: Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder, San Francisco, 1915

West From Home: Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder, San Francisco, 1915

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of West From Home: Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder, San Francisco, 1915.Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls...

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10 Things Pa Ingalls Taught Us About Life

10 Things Pa Ingalls Taught Us About Life

The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong. —Laura Ingalls WilderCharles Ingalls, or Pa, as his children lovingly called him, taught us a great many lessons on living a good life. He was a man of...

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About Michael Landon

About Michael Landon

Remember me with smiles and laughter,For that’s the way I’ll remember you all.If you can only remember me with tears,Then don’t remember me at all. —Written by Michael Landon for Season 2, Episodes 7 and 8, Remember MeMichael Landon’s Early Years Michael Landon was born on October 31, 1936, as Eugene Maurice Orowitz. Like the original...

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I Remember Laura

I Remember Laura

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of I Remember Laura.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderEditor: Stephen HinesPublisher: Thomas...

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A Little House Sampler

A Little House Sampler

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of A Little House Sampler.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderEditor: William T....

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Little Lodges on the Prairie: Freemasonry and Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little Lodges on the Prairie: Freemasonry and Laura Ingalls Wilder

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Little Lodges on the Prairie: Freemasonry and Laura Ingalls Wilder.Buy Now! Author: Teresa...

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Libertarians on the Prairie

Libertarians on the Prairie

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Libertarians on the Prairie.  Buy Now! Author: Christine WoodsidePublisher: Arcade Publishing ...

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Laura Ingalls Wilder: American Writer on the Prairie

Laura Ingalls Wilder: American Writer on the Prairie

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Laura Ingalls Wilder: American Writer on the Prairie. Buy Now! Author: Sallie KetchamPublisher:...

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From Little Houses to Little Women: Revisiting A Literary Childhood

From Little Houses to Little Women: Revisiting A Literary Childhood

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of From Little Houses to Little Women: Revisiting A Literary Childhood.  Buy Now! Author: Nancy...

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American Legends: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder

American Legends: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of American Legends: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Buy Now! Editor: Charles River Editors Publisher:...

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A Wilder Rose

A Wilder Rose

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of A Wilder Rose.  Buy Now! Author: Susan Wittig AlbertPublisher: Lake Union Publishing (March 17,...

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Laura’s Album: A Remembrance Scrapbook

Laura’s Album: A Remembrance Scrapbook

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Laura’s Album: A Remembrance Scrapbook. Buy Now! Editor: William Anderson Publisher: HarperCollins...

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A Little House Reader: A Collection of Writings by Laura Ingalls Wilder

A Little House Reader: A Collection of Writings by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of A Little House Reader: A Collection of Writings by Laura Ingalls Wilder.  Buy Now! Author: Laura...

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The World of Little House

The World of Little House

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The World of Little House.  Buy Now! Authors: Carolyn Strom Collins and Christina Wyss...

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The Little House Guidebook

The Little House Guidebook

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Little House Guidebook.  Buy Now! Author: William AndersonIllustrator: Leslie A....

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Old-Fashioned Creamed Corn Recipe

Old-Fashioned Creamed Corn Recipe

Thanksgiving dinner was good. Pa had shot a wild goose for it. Ma had to stew the goose because there was no fireplace, and no oven in the little stove. But she made dumplings in the gravy. There were corn dodgers and mashed potatoes. There were butter, and milk, and stewed dried plums. And three grains of parched corn lay beside each...

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10 Things Ma Ingalls Taught Us About Life

10 Things Ma Ingalls Taught Us About Life

If wisdom’s ways you wisely seek,Five things observe with care,To whom you speak,Of whom you speak,And how and when and where. —Caroline Ingalls, Little House on the PrairieCaroline Quiner Ingalls, beloved Ma to her five children, taught us many lessons on mothering, homemaking, faith, and life. She was a woman of modesty, tenderness,...

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Reconsidering Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House and Beyond

Reconsidering Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House and Beyond

Our articles about recently released books are good resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Reconsidering Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House and Beyond. Buy Now! Co-editor: Miranda A. Green-Barteet Co-editor: Anne K. Phillips Publisher: University Press of...

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Ed Friendly’s Life and Legacy

Ed Friendly’s Life and Legacy

About Ed Friendly Ed Friendly was born in Manhattan on April 8, 1922. He spent his formative summers on a ranch in Idaho where he fell in love with horses and the American West. He served as an Army captain in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, he worked in New York in advertising, produced and directed radio and television...

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Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography

Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography.  Buy Now!   Author: Laura Ingalls WilderEditor:...

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Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter: A Memoir

Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter: A Memoir

Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of Diary of a Stage Mother's Daughter: A Memoir.Buy Now! Author: Melissa FrancisPublisher: Weinstein Books...

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The Laura Ingalls Wilder Country Cookbook

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Country Cookbook

Many books are popular resources for readers interested in activities associated with Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Laura Ingalls Wilder Country Cookbook.  Buy Now! Authors: Laura Ingalls Wilder and William T. AndersonPhotographer: Leslie A. KellyPublisher: HarperCollins...

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The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House

The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House

Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House. Buy Now! Author: Melissa Anderson Publisher: Globe...

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Prairie Tale: A Memoir

Prairie Tale: A Memoir

Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of Prairie Tale: A Memoir.  Buy Now! Author: Melissa GilbertPublisher: Gallery Books (February 16, 2010)...

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About Blanche Hanalis

About Blanche Hanalis

I’m often overwhelmed by the thought that what I have written is reaching an audience of forty or fifty million people in a single night. —Blanche Hanalis in The Television Writer’s HandbookEarly Life and Career of Blanche Hanalis Blanche Hanalis was born December 11, 1915, in Ohio, but grew up in the Chicago area. According to her...

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Pioneer Girl Perspectives: Exploring Laura Ingalls Wilder

Pioneer Girl Perspectives: Exploring Laura Ingalls Wilder

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Pioneer Girl Perspectives: Exploring Laura Ingalls Wilder. Buy Now! Editor: Nancy Tystad...

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The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder.  Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls WilderEditor:...

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About Alison Arngrim

About Alison Arngrim

 Mother says we’re not like the rest of the children. —Season 2, Episode 11, The GiftAlison Arngrim’s Early Years Alison Arngrim is a natural-born performer with a love for people and a gift for making them laugh. So, not surprisingly, she entered the entertainment field at a young age, starting out in commercials and bit parts and...

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Dr. George A. Tann, Pioneer Physician and Neighbor to the Ingalls

Dr. George A. Tann, Pioneer Physician and Neighbor to the Ingalls

Some of you may recall the doctor who helped the Ingalls family when they fell ill in Chapter 15, “Fever ‘N’ Ague” of Little House on the Prairie. He was based on George A. Tann, a pioneer, physician, and neighbor of the Ingalls family.  We are excited to explore the real-life of Dr. George A. Tann.Late summer in the Midwest is hot,...

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Little House on the Prairie Events in 2017

Little House on the Prairie Events in 2017

If there's one thing Little House on the Prairie fans love, it's events and gatherings that celebrate the show and the books. Especially this year where many of us are celebrating the 150th anniversary of Laura Ingalls Wilder's birth. We love traveling to historical sites and locations, connecting with the actors, swapping trivia...

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Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Writer’s Life

Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Writer’s Life

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Writer’s Life.    Buy Now!   Author: Pamela Smith...

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Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Woman Behind the Legend

Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Woman Behind the Legend

Our Recommended Reading for Children & Young Adults and Recommended Reading for Adults articles have been popular resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Woman Behind the Legend.  Buy Now! Author: John...

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About Richard Bull

About Richard Bull

You know, an animal is no different than a person. It needs to be with someone who loves it. —Season 3, Episode 2 “Bunny”RICHARD BULL’S EARLY YEARS Richard Bull was born June 26, 1924 in Zion, Illinois about 50 miles north of Chicago. His family eventually moved to Chicago, which was great for Richard because “I was a movie nut. In the...

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About Patrick Laborteaux and Matthew Laborteaux

About Patrick Laborteaux and Matthew Laborteaux

Penelope: “I don't know what I ever saw in you. You are just like him.”Andy: “Thanks. I will take that as a compliment.” —Season 6, Episode 20 “Wilder and Wilder"Little House HeroesIf ever there were icons of perseverance in the face of adversity, it would be brothers Patrick and Matthew Laborteaux (or Labyorteaux; they used both...

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The House on Rocky Ridge Farm: Preserved, not Restored

The House on Rocky Ridge Farm: Preserved, not Restored

Laura Ingalls Wilder was a teacher, seamstress, farmer’s wife, journalist, farm loan administrator, and an author. It was her role as writer of the Little House books that brought her lasting fame. And another job. She was the first, but unofficial, tour guide at her home on Rocky Ridge Farm near Mansfield, Missouri.Readers of...

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Edible Landscaping Tips Inspired by Little House on the Prairie

Edible Landscaping Tips Inspired by Little House on the Prairie

The colors in the sky at sunset, the delicate tints of the early spring foliage, the brilliant autumn leaves, the softly colored grasses and lovely flowers - what painter ever equaled their beauties with paint and brush? —Laura Ingalls WilderI grew up watching “Little House on the Prairie” each day while my mom prepared lunch,...

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Miss Beadle and Me

Miss Beadle and Me

By about the late 2000s, I had lived a lot of life, but I hadn’t written any of it down. Even though I’d been in the middle of some of Hollywood’s most celebrated and controversial decades (the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s), it never occurred to me that anything I’d done or seen was worth putting on paper. And then several things began to make...

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About Katherine MacGregor

About Katherine MacGregor

Harriet Oleson: “Pride cometh before destruction; and a haughty spirit before a fall!” Proverbs 16:18 —Season 2, Episode 1 “The Richest Man in Walnut Grove”The Early Life of Katherine MacGregor Katherine “Scottie” MacGregor was born January 12, 1925, as Dorlee Deane McGregor in Glendale, California, [1] but grew up in Fort Collins,...

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20 #LittleHouseMoment Shares from our Friends

20 #LittleHouseMoment Shares from our Friends

When we launched the Little House on the Prairie® Andover Fabrics giveaway and created our Instagram account, people began sharing their everyday, heart-warming moments with us using the hashtag #LittleHouseMoment.  Now, we'd like to share with you 20 #LittleHouseMoment shares that we absolutely loved. There were so many special...

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Wendi Lou Lee: Finding Grace in Every Chapter of Life

Wendi Lou Lee: Finding Grace in Every Chapter of Life

I was introduced to grace at an exceptionally young age. My sister and I landed the role of Baby Grace Ingalls as infants, and before long we responded to our new identity with ease. I’m still surprised how my toddler-self knew when to be Baby Grace and when to be Wendi. It’s safe to say, I don’t have many memories of our first three...

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Interview with Judith Helton – Laura Ingalls Wilder Performer

Interview with Judith Helton – Laura Ingalls Wilder Performer

When Judith Helton goes to work she literally steps into the past. Since 1976 she has written, costumed, and performed four one-woman shows, each relating to an actual historic figure. Her performances now number in the thousands for student and adult audiences. Judith is on the roster of the Music Center on Tour and the Arts Teach...

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Little House on the Prairie Gift Guides

Little House on the Prairie Gift Guides

While the Ingalls family didn't have much, they delighted in selecting or making thoughtful gifts for each other. We want to celebrate that giving spirit with our Little House on the Prairie gift guide for adults, teens, and children. Something for every fan on your list! For even more Little House on the Prairie gift ideas be sure to...

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Thanksgiving and Laura Ingalls Wilder

Thanksgiving and Laura Ingalls Wilder

When you think of Thanksgiving, pioneer Laura Ingalls Wilder is probably not the first image that comes to mind, but maybe it should be. Most of the traditions that we associate with Thanksgiving, including tracing it back to the Pilgrims, began with the pioneers and the Victorians.Onion vs. Sage The most famous Laura Ingalls Wilder...

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Little House on the Prairie – Andover Fabrics Giveaway (Closed)

Little House on the Prairie – Andover Fabrics Giveaway (Closed)

NOTE - This giveaway has ended. You can find a store near you that carries Andover Fabrics using the store locator or order online at shops like Fat Quarter Shop. Thank you for participating! Be sure to subscribe to the free newsletter to stay informed of future giveaways and specials. We are offering a fabulous Giveaway* to celebrate...

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Handmade Fabric Bookmarks for Old-Fashioned Reading Fun

Handmade Fabric Bookmarks for Old-Fashioned Reading Fun

As you read my stories of long ago I hope you will remember that things truly worthwhile and that will give you happiness are the same now as they were then. It is not the things you have that make you happy. It is love and kindness and helping each other and just plain being good. —Laura Ingalls WilderI’ve been so inspired by the new...

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Interview de Eric Caron, maquettiste de La petite maison dans la prairie

Interview de Eric Caron, maquettiste de La petite maison dans la prairie

To read this interview in English, please click here. Nous avons eu le plaisir de faire une entrevue avec Eric Caron, un maquettiste talentueux qui est aussi un passionné de « La petite maison dans la prairie ».Q: Eric, nous admirons la qualité de vos maquettes et votre passion pour “La petite maison dans la prairie”. Quand êtes-vous...

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Little House on the Prairie Prize Package Winners

Little House on the Prairie Prize Package Winners

Of the thousands of people who entered into the Little House on the Prairie® Prize Package Giveaway, Damien was one of the lucky winners. Here is a photo of Damien and his niece Eva holding up their prizes, which include the first four seasons of the remastered TV series, the Pioneer Girl autobiography and tote bag, and The Legacy of...

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Interview with Eric Caron – Little House on the Prairie Model Maker

Interview with Eric Caron – Little House on the Prairie Model Maker

We had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Caron, a talented model maker who is also a fan of Little House on the Prairie.Q: Eric, we admire your high-quality models and your passion for Little House on the Prairie. When did you become a fan of Little House on the Prairie and how long have you been making these models? I became a fan of...

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Pa’s Fiddle: Now Is Now

Pa’s Fiddle: Now Is Now

When Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the final scene in her last Little House book for young readers, she gave the closing lines to Pa’s fiddle and its music. Laura and Almanzo’s wedding day has come to a close and the young couple sits on the doorstep of their own little house. In her memory, Laura hears “the voice of Pa’s fiddle and the...

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Little House on the Prairie Learning Index

History "Mother, a Magic Word" by Laura Ingalls Wilder About Caroline “Carrie” Ingalls Swanzey About Caroline Ingalls "Ma" About The Ingalls Family Almanzo Wilder: A "Very Special" Perfect Young Man Dr. George A. Tann, Pioneer Physician and Neighbor to the Ingalls Ed Friendly's Life and Legacy From “Unlearned Poet” to “Untutored...

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Fan Feature – Little House on the Prairie Pencil Sketch

Fan Feature – Little House on the Prairie Pencil Sketch

Today’s Fan Feature is a beautiful pencil sketch drawn by Angelina Rose.  Angelina has been a fan of "Little House on the Prairie" for many years, since watching the TV show as a little girl. She says,  “My fondest memories of Little House on the Prairie are always the relationship between Laura and her father. I grew up...

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Melissa Francis: Lessons from the Prairie

Melissa Francis: Lessons from the Prairie

Cassandra Cooper: “I want homework.”Caroline Ingalls: “What?”Cassandra Cooper: “I want homework!”Caroline Ingalls: “Well, if you want homework, you’re gonna have to go to school.” —The Lost Ones: Part 2The sign-in sheet read “Little House on the Prairie,” but to me, this audition would be just like any other. At the age of eight, I had...

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“When We Last Spoke” Staring Melissa Gilbert

“When We Last Spoke” Staring Melissa Gilbert

Over the course of nine seasons on “Little House on the Prairie,” we saw Melissa Gilbert grow from a young girl to a loving wife and mother.  Melissa is now both an accomplished actress and the author of several books.Melissa Gilbert’s newest role is that of a devoted grandmother, Ruby, in the heartwarming film “When We Last Spoke.” ...

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Little House on the Prairie Prize Package Giveaway (Closed)

Little House on the Prairie Prize Package Giveaway (Closed)

(Update 4/27 - This giveaway has ended. Please be sure to subscribe to our free newsletter to stay informed of future specials and promotions!) To celebrate the launch of the official Little House on the Prairie website we are offering the ultimate Prize Package Giveaway*.  We are giving away the first four seasons of the newly...

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Little House on the Prairie® Community Story Index

Your Stories Andover Sewing Project Contest - Craftsy Quilt Kit Winner Fan Feature – Judy Green’s Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Letter Fan Feature – Little House on the Prairie Pencil Sketch Illustrating Little House Interview with Barbara Hawkins - Little House Site Tours Interview with Barbara Mayes Boustead - Wilder Weather...

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