• The PM series was developed to ensure that children would have positive experiences and enjoy reading from the first moment they are exposed to books
• Over 700 different titles covering fantasy, history, fiction, folktales, verse, song, and informational text
• Sentence structure, choice of words, and introduction of high frequency words have been carefully chosen
• The PM series was developed to ensure that children would have positive experiences and enjoy reading from the first moment they are exposed to books
• Over 700 different titles covering fantasy, history, fiction, folktales, verse, song, and informational text
• Sentence structure, choice of words, and introduction of high frequency words have been carefully chosen
The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as Laura grow's up in the little town on the prairie. Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but keeps at it so that she can help pay for her sister Mary's tuition at the college for the blind. During school vacations Laura has fun with her singing lessons, going on sleigh rides, and best of all, helping Almanzo Wilder drive his new buggy. Friendship soon turns to love for Laura and Almanzo in the romantic conclusion of this Little House book. And so continues 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 as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier past and a heartwarming, unforgettable story. 1944 Newbery Honor Book Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA) 1943 Children's Spring Book Festival (NY Herald Tribune)
The little settlement that weathered the long, hard winter of 1880-81 is now a growing town. Laura is growing up, and she goes to her first evening social. Mary is at last able to go to a college for the blind. Best of all, Almanzo Wilder asks permission to walk home from church with Laura. And Laura, now fifteen years old, receives her certificate to teach school. And so continues 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 as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier past and a heartwarming, unforgettable story. The little settlement of The Long Winter becomes a frontier town and Laura, at 15, receives a certificate to teach school.
This original book contains beautiful chromolithograph illustrations. The children`s poetry and stories of Mabel and Rose traveling through France. An excellent example of the styles and architecture around the time period of 1882. Thomas Crane was the Art Director for Marcus Ward & Co., and was the elder brother of illustrator/ artist Walter Crane; Houghton was their cousin. Poems about a family of Victorian children on their first trip abroad, a visit to Northern France and Paris. A high spot of Victorian color printing.
