Little House in the Big Woods

Publisher's Summary

The book that started it all! Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series, which is based on her life growing up as an American pioneer.

Told from four-year-old Laura's point of view, this story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Laura lives in the little house with her pa, her ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their trusty dog, Jack. Pioneer life is sometimes hard for the family, since they must grow or catch all their own food as they get ready for the cold winter. But it is also exciting as Laura and her family celebrate Christmas with homemade toys and treats, do the spring planting, bring in the harvest, and make their first trip into town. And every night they are safe and warm in their little house, with the happy sound of Pa's fiddle sending Laura and her sisters off to sleep.

And so begins Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers and listeners as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and a heartwarming, unforgettable story.

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts.

©1932, 1960 Little House Heritage Trust (P)2007, 2016 HarperCollins Publishers

Kids would give it 6 stars

This reading of Little House kept my seven year old boy and four year old girl quiet for the almost four hours and now they are playing house. They say they would give it six stars if they could. This tired mama would give it six stars too. I liked that the songs were actually sung/played...I grew up on this series but didn't know how all the songs went. So far we've listened to both this and Farmer Boy and will continue repeating them until we get our next credit next month!

23 of 25 people found this review helpful

GRANDMA WAS JIGGING

HORSE POWER, HONEY, MAPLE SYRUP, CURDS, CHEESE, ETC.
This is a wonderful book. I am middle aged and I loved it. I think kids of any age will love parts of it. Like a Jean Auel book, a lot of time is spent in explaining how to make cheese, gather honey, cook maple syrup and so on. These explaining parts might get a little dry for the average kid. The book is also full of stories as told by Laura's dad. These stories are extremely entertaining for kids and adults. As a whole I believe kids of all ages will like it.

Cherry Jones
I read the hard back copy years ago. I remember liking the book, but not loving it. Jones made me love it.

I live 45 minutes from Mansfield Mo. That is where Laura and her husband moved and where she wrote all these books. They have kept her house in good shape and they have a museum. It is nothing fancy, I would not drive hundreds of miles out of the way to see it, but if your in the area it is well worth it. It is right off of highway 60.

91 of 104 people found this review helpful

Little House in the Big Woods-- good book, annoying narrator.

I really liked the story, but the narrator was so annoying I returned the book after the 2nd chapter..

10 of 11 people found this review helpful

Childhood favorite

I loved this book as a child, but really struggled with the Narrator of this audiobook. I was almost unable to finish. It is probably suited to the kids the book is aimed for, but to my older ears, she was hard to listen to. Still love the story, though.

8 of 11 people found this review helpful

So good

I am only 7 but my family and me listened to it in the car I hated it at the start but then I found out that it was true and now I love it I also like the show👍🏼

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

great book for "children" of all ages

my second grade teacher read these books to us after recess in the p.m. my parents read the book and started giving it as gifts to aunts and uncles at christmas time. they were all hooked. to this day as an older person who can no longer see to read, all my nieces and nephews have gotten these books for their children and grandchildren so the tradition has lived on. imagine my delight to now discover they are on audible. what a privelege to listen again. I highly recommend these books to anyone--young or old.. a clean book for all. I truly believe you will enjoy it. this is how life was as the author experienced it growing up. (sorry I cannot seem to spell this a.m.)

6 of 9 people found this review helpful

Better than I imagined it would be

A lovely and nostalgic reading of a favorite childhood book, made specially lovely with the introduction of that constant character in the 'Little House' books: Pa's fiddle.

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great book!!! But.....

It annoys me that sometimes cherry Jones goes somethin' and sometimes something!!!!! Does it bother anyone else? Also my mom , aunt , and grammar love these books me to.I think my little brother ( when he can read) will love his book. This was the first chapter book I ever read. Love it!!!!!! My uncle likes them to .I wish L.I.W. was still alive so she could write more. My favorite book out of this series is farmer boy. I like Jack and Susan. I love animals. Bye. Hope I'm helpful in your choosing of books out of this series. Fantastico!!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

My son absolutely loved the book.

My 8 year old son absolutely loved this audio book. Especially the fiddle played in every chapter.

5 of 8 people found this review helpful

Love little house!

I'm completely obsessed with the little house books! For me it's the history and hearing about what life was TRULY like through the eyes of someone (someone being Laura Ingalls of course) who actually lived it. I've read the series a couple of times and was excited to add it to my audiobooks. my only complaint is the narration. it took me a LONG time to get use to Cherry Jones voice, it's just not how I had envisioned Laura to sound, the singing especially makes me cringe.
For those who are new to the little house books, I highly recommend them for everyone of all ages! While they are fictional children's books the history is real. The hardships of living in such a time and trepidations of prarie life, wild fires, illness, poverty, starvation, as could only be told by someone who lived it. I believe everyone should read at least once!

Little House In The Big Woods Review

I liked the songs that were played on the fiddle.
I would recommend this calming audiobook to my dad because he is nearly always a bit angry.
I think it’s very calming and when I listen to it before bed I always fall asleep with the most wonderful dreams.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Lovely book!

Knew this story already, but the narrator really bought it to life. Love it!
Phoebe aged 10