About This Book
This engaging chapter book from the popular 'Who Was?' series introduces young readers to the fascinating life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the author behind the iconic Little House books. It details her childhood as a pioneer, moving across the American frontier with her family, facing both the hardships and wonders of a bygone era. Parents will appreciate how the book connects her real experiences to her famous stories, offering historical context and inspiring themes of resilience and creativity. Ideal for children aged 6-9, it serves as an excellent companion to the Little House series or as a standalone introduction to a significant historical figure.
Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books, based on her own childhood and later life, are still beloved classics almost a century after she began writing them. Now young readers will see just how similar Laura's true-life story was to her books. Born in 1867 in the "Big Woods" in Wisconsin, Laura experienced both the hardship and the adventure of living on the frontier. Her life and times are captured in engaging text and 80 black-and-white illustrations.
Discussion Prompts
1
What challenges did Laura and her family face on the frontier? How did they overcome them?
2
How did Laura's real-life experiences influence the stories she wrote in the Little House books?
3
What does it mean to be a pioneer? What qualities do you think pioneers needed to survive and thrive?
4
Laura had many different jobs throughout her life, including teacher, journalist, and farmer, before becoming a famous author. What do you think she learned from these experiences?
5
How did the world change during Laura Ingalls Wilder's lifetime, from the 19th century to the mid-20th century?
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