Going to Town
Going to Town by Laura Ingalls Wilder is a delightful reprint published by Harper Collins on April 26, 1996. This 32-page picture book introduces young readers to the adventures of Laura Ingalls, a little girl living in the Big Woods of Wisconsin. In this charming story, Laura’s family embarks on a trip to town, a journey filled with excitement and new experiences that Laura has long imagined.
Readers will find a heartwarming depiction of family life and the simple joys of the 19th century. The narrative follows Laura and her sister Mary as they prepare for their first visit to town, which includes a stop at the general store and a picnic by the lake. Enhanced by Renée Graef’s illustrations, inspired by Garth Williams’ classic artwork, this edition brings to life the historical context of farm and ranch life in the United States, making it an engaging read for children interested in historical fiction.
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Long, long ago, a little girl named Laura Ingalls lived in a little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters, Mary and Carrie, and their good old bulldog, Jack. One spring day Pa has a wonderful surprise–he is taking the family on a trip into town! Laura is very excited, for she has never been to a town, and this special visit is everything she imagined and more.
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers. Now for the first time, the youngest readers can share her adventure in these very special picture books adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved storybooks. RenÉe Graef’s warm paintings, inspired by Garth Williams’ classic Little House illustrations, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life.
Laura and Mary get ready for their very first trip from the little house in the Big Woods into town, where a visit to the general store and a picnic by the lake await.
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