The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion - by Annette Whipple (Paperback)

About the Book

"The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion helps eager readers experience and discover Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the stories and real-life circumstances of the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. This valuable companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and additional information related to each of the books' content and history. "Fact or Fiction" sidebars tell the surprising truth about Laura Ingalls Wilder's writing, while 75 activities, crafts, and recipes encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding for stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years"--

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

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.