The Deer in the Wood: Adapted from the Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder (My First Little House Picture Books) (Hardcover)

by Laura Ingalls Wilder (Author), Renee Graef (Illustrator) "Once upon a time, a little girl named Laura lived in the Big Woods of Wisconsin in a little house made of logs..." (more)
Key Phrases: Big Woods

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Product Description
Even the youngest child can enjoy a special adaptation of a classic Little House tale, as Laura and Mary listen to Pa talk about meeting a mother deer and her baby fawn deep in the Big Woods of Wisconsin.

About the Author
Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in 1867 in the log cabin described in Little House in the Big Woods. She and her family traveled by covered wagon across the frontier, and when she was grown she wrote about her adventures in the Little House books. These beloved books have been read by millions of readers ever since they were first published over 60 years ago.

Renee Graef, an artist and doll designer, did extensive research on the historical settings of the Little House books and the pioneer experience in preparation for illustrating the My First Little House Books. She lives in Milwaukee, WI.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; 1st edition (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060248815
• ISBN-13: 978-0060248819
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #652,761 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish there were more like this!!, February 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Deer in the Wood (Little House) (Paperback)

My 3 year old daughter loves her "Laura Books" and can't wait till night so she can hear another. I fell in love with the novels when I was a little girl and am so happy that I can share the stories with my little girl. The stories are easy to read. I have almost every one and plan on getting all of them.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful way to start reading Little House Books, May 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Deer in the Wood (Little House) (Paperback)

I've been a fan of Little House books since I was in second grade. With this series made for young readers, I can start reading my favorite books to my niece before she is even in school. This book in particular was a very endearing story about a mama deer and her baby. Madelyn loved it! I thought the illustrations would make Garth Williams proud.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pictures and Tale, October 18, 2007

By	T. Leach "Jr." (Mid-West) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Deer in the Wood (Little House) (Paperback)

These are great little books (there are several in the series). These are adaptations of the Little House books, formatted as picture books with full color illutrations that are inspired by Garth Williams original Little House artwork. The Deer in the Wood is an abbreviated excerpt from the Ingalls Wilder novel Little House in the Big Wood. The quiet pictures and straitforward text present the incident of Pa Ingalls going on an overnight hunt, only to come back "empty handed" because he could not kill the wondrous and gentle deer that he encountered. The story was great in the original book, and the essential elements are presented here with perfectly matched illustrations. One of those books that you hope your kids will choose for you to read at bedtime.