Laura Ingalls Wilder [Hardcover]

Alexandra Wallner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

A biography of the well-known author of "The Little House on the Prairie," describing the pioneer experiences that provided the basis for much of her writing.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 4. Wilder's life is documented in an accurate, concise beginning biography. The good times and the bad are depicted with honesty and feeling. In a brief text, Wallner relates the importance of Pa's storytelling during the family's travels; followers of the nine books that chronicle her growing-up years will recognize events that inspired some of the venerable author's titles (for example, Laura fishes in nearby Plum Creek and Pa finds a job in Silver Lake, Dakota Territory). Wallner also describes Laura "learning to make pictures with words" when Mary loses her eyesight. The artist's inviting pen-and-ink illustrations in a folk-art style range from panel vignettes that depict the patterned fabrics of pioneer clothing to a panoramic view of a sea of prairie grass. The picture book format is a charming way to introduce the famous author to young children or for use as a research guide for comparing the novels to the author's real life.?Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

A picture-book biography, in the format of Wallner's Beatrix Potter (1995), that includes naive, highly patterned scenes of the pioneer girl many readers will already know from the Little House books, if not the television show. The fairly straightforward recapitulation of the ups and downs of Wilder's life pales next to the charming, decorative illustrations. Softly colored pen-and-ink illustrations, done in a flat primitive style, use repeated designs to create the prairie grasses, wood floors, and fabrics of the times. After this visual overview, readers are certain to turn to the list Wallner thoughtfully includes of Wilder's books, for a more adventure-filled version of her life. (Biography. 6-8) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House; 1st edition (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823413144
• ISBN-13: 978-0823413140
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,315,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Picture Book Summary of the Classic Series, May 13, 2009

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Shanna A. Gonzalez "eyelevelbooks.com" (Gaithersburg, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Laura Ingalls Wilder (Paperback)

This is a picture book biography, illustrated in a folk-art style of painting that begins to capture the spirit and warmth of the Little House books. It is really the paintings that make this book interesting; most author biographies are read when the author's works are already familiar, and this book seems to be intended as a picture-book summary of the series. It is a challenge to cover so many events in a few pages; the Ox-Cart Man is a book from a similar era that covers less time and is more effective. Still, this could make a nice introduction, read once or twice just before beginning the series.

4.0 out of 5 stars Laura Ingalls Wilder, August 1, 2004

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J. Hyslop - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laura Ingalls Wilder (Hardcover)

I really enjoyed reading this short picture biography of the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. I think that this story is a great way to share the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder with students that are too young to read the books she has written about her own life. This story can be used by teachers to introduce the subject of farming and explain the way that times have changed.