Description

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Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and “Fact or Fiction” sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to “Live Like Laura” using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder’s stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.

About the Author

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Annette Whipple uses nonfiction to inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity in young readers. For more than 20 years, she has taught children in classrooms, nature centers, 4-H clubs, churches, and camps. Annette Whipple is the creator of www.WilderCompanion.com, a resource for fans of the Little House books.

Praise For…

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“The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion . . . is a useful tool for reading and teaching Wilder's pioneer series.” —William Anderson, author of Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography, A Little House Sampler, and Laura Ingalls Wilder Country 

“A fun and comprehensive look at the popular Little House series ...Whipple’s book is packed with photographs, chapter-by-chapter background information and analysis, and a wealth of hands-on activities straight from the novels’ pages.” —Brandon Marie Miller, author of Women of the Frontier