As a young girl, I fell in love with Laura Ingalls Wilder and her stories about pioneer life in the 1900’s. They were so popular, a TV show was based upon them and America fell in love too.

Therefore, I was happy to come across this compilation of books that I was so fond of as a young reader.

The Little House Collection comes in a boxed set and contains nine of Ingalls-Wilder best-loved books including the first in the series, “Little House In The Big Woods.”

Each book has beautiful lessons about family and giving and what’s really important in life without being preachy or boring. The content is appropriate for every age and these books transcend all race, gender and doctrine.  They are both thrilling and tender at the same time.

Kids like sequels, (Just ask Hollywood) so start them off with the first book and they’ll want to know more about life before cell phones or automobiles.  Lovely black and white illustrations accompany the captivating stories of the hardship and joy of the early western settlers.

These are easy to understand narratives the whole family will enjoy reading aloud or quietly alone, and are wonderful classics to add to a child’s library.

For the more mature reader, the biography of Ms. Wilder’s life is available, and offers the true account of her marriage and life to Almonzo Wilder and their many adventures.