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My First Little House Picture Books Books in Order

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Discover the My First Little House Picture Books series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, with books in order, brief story notes, series background, and help picking read alouds for young children.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

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1

Dance at Grandpa's

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1994

In this picture book adaptation, Laura travels through the snowy woods to Grandpa's house for a sugaring off dance. Fiddle music, swirling skirts, and maple treats show how pioneer families turned work into a joyful winter celebration.

2

My First Little House Collections of Winter Tales

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1994

This treasury gathers several winter themed picture book adaptations, such as snowy days in the Big Woods and Christmas celebrations. Short texts and warm illustrations make it ideal for reading aloud about cold nights, cozy cabins, and family traditions.

3

Winter Days in the Big Woods

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1994

Set during a Wisconsin winter, this picture book shows Laura and Mary helping with chores, playing in the snow, and watching Pa tell stories by lamplight. It highlights both the coziness and confinement of long cold months in a log cabin.

4

Christmas in the Big Woods

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1995

This full color picture book retells a Christmas in the Wisconsin cabin, when relatives arrive through the snow and the children wake to stockings, sweets, and a special doll. The focus is on simple pleasures, generosity, and family closeness.

5

Going to Town

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1995

Laura leaves the Big Woods for an exciting trip to town, where she sees store windows, sidewalks, and crowds very different from forest life. The simple story contrasts frontier quiet with the bustle of a country village.

6

Happy Birthday, Laura

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1995

Geared to younger readers, this book celebrates one of Laura's frontier birthdays, with homemade treats, simple gifts, and family surprises. It shows how even in a small cabin, a birthday could feel bright and important.

7

My Little House Diary

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1995

Part storybook and part journal, this keepsake invites children to record their own days while looking at scenes from Laura's world. Spaces to write, draw, and mark special dates help young fans imagine life on the frontier alongside their own.

8

My Little House Songbook

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1995

This collection gathers favorite songs from the Little House books, from hymns to dance tunes, alongside illustrations of the Ingalls family singing and playing. It encourages families to share the music that meant so much to Laura and Pa.

9

The Deer in the Wood

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1995

In this gentle picture book, Laura and Mary watch a deer in the snowy woods and learn why Pa sometimes chooses not to hunt. The quiet scene emphasizes respect for animals and the beauty of the forest surrounding their little house.

10

Going West

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1996

Laura's family packs their wagon and leaves the Big Woods, travelling across rivers and wide prairie in search of new land. Gentle text and illustrations introduce young readers to the risks and excitement of moving into unfamiliar country.

11

Hello, Laura

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1996

Perfect for the very youngest fans, this simple board style story introduces Laura, her family, and their snug little house. Short phrases and friendly art give toddlers a first taste of the world behind the classic novels.

12

Laura Helps Pa

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1996

Laura is determined to be useful, so she tags along with Pa to fetch wood, do barn chores, or mend fences. The story shows how a young child learns real responsibility while still finding moments of fun with a beloved parent.

13

Laura's Garden

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1996

In this short book, Laura helps plant, weed, and harvest a family garden, learning patience as tiny seeds become food and flowers. It connects everyday chores to the satisfaction of watching things grow.

14

My Little House Cookbook

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1996

This kid friendly cookbook shares recipes inspired by the Little House stories, from simple breads to treats mentioned in the novels. Clear instructions and nostalgic art invite families to cook together and taste a bit of pioneer life.

15

Summertime in the Big Woods

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1996

Summer brings berries, fireflies, and long days outdoors for Laura and Mary. This picture book highlights picnics, swimming, and helping with small tasks while the Big Woods are green and full of life.

16

Winter on the Farm

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1996

Based on Farmer Boy, this picture book follows young Almanzo through a winter day of feeding animals, hauling wood, and returning to a warm kitchen. It pairs busy barn scenes with the comfort of a big farm family meal.

17

A Little House Birthday

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1997

Laura's birthday on the prairie or in the Big Woods becomes a centerpiece for cake, music, and visiting relatives. This adaptation pulls together favorite birthday scenes to show how love, not expensive gifts, made the day memorable.

18

County Fair

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1997

At the county fair, the Wilder or Ingalls family enjoys races, livestock displays, and prize produce after months of hard work. Children see bright tents, treats, and contests that turn ordinary farm skills into something to celebrate.

19

My Little House 123

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1997

A sturdy counting book that uses scenes and objects from the Little House world to teach numbers. Young readers practice counting cabins, animals, cookies, and more while soaking in frontier imagery.

20

My Little House ABC

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1997

Using pictures from Laura's world, this alphabet book pairs each letter with familiar frontier objects, from aprons and barns to quilts and wagons. It introduces letters in a nostalgic, visually engaging way.

21

My Little House Birthday Book

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1997

This small companion lets children record birthdays, special memories, and wishes alongside Little House illustrations. It serves as a keepsake that links their own milestones with Laura's stories.

22

Prairie Day

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1997

In this picture book, the Ingalls family travels across the flat Kansas prairie, watching gophers and rabbits by day and camping under huge skies at night. The focus is on the journey itself and the wonder of open country.

23

A Little Prairie House

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1998

Retelling the move to Kansas, this picture book shows Pa choosing a homestead, building a snug log house, and settling his family on the open prairie. It emphasizes both the hard labor and the thrill of creating a new home.

24

Book of Animal Friends

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1998

This collection highlights the animals that share Laura's life, including dogs, horses, cows, and wild creatures. Short pieces and illustrations celebrate the companionship, work, and occasional danger that animals brought to the frontier.

25

Laura's Christmas

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1998

Another holiday themed book, this volume gathers scenes of Laura preparing for Christmas, from hanging stockings to sharing special meals. It reinforces the idea that songs, stories, and togetherness matter more than store bought presents.

26

Laura's Little House

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1998

This book tours Laura's log cabin, from the hearth and loft to the barnyard outside, introducing the tools and spaces that shaped her days. It helps children picture how a whole family lived in one small, carefully organized room.

27

Sugar Snow

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

1998

When spring comes, Laura visits her grandparents for maple sugaring, watching sap turned into syrup and candy in the snow. The story is full of sensory details that make this old fashioned celebration come alive for young listeners.

Series background & context

My First Little House Picture Books take some of the most vivid scenes from the Little House novels and retell them in a large format picture book style. Instead of long chapters, each volume covers a single day, celebration, or journey in Laura's life, pairing a few lines of adapted text with full color art inspired by the classic Garth Williams illustrations.

In titles like Dance at Grandpa's, Winter Days in the Big Woods, Prairie Day, and A Little Prairie House, young readers follow Laura as she travels to a sugaring off party, helps with winter chores, rides across the Kansas prairie, or watches Pa raise the log walls of a new cabin. Other books, such as Christmas in the Big Woods, Going West, and Winter on the Farm, focus on holiday traditions and seasonal routines.

Because these stories are built from episodes rather than entire novels, they are easy to read in one sitting with preschoolers and early elementary children. The art lingers on details that are only mentioned briefly in the chapter books: the pattern on Ma's china shepherdess, the way quilts look on a rope bed, or how wagon wheels cut ruts into prairie grass. Many families use them as a first introduction before tackling the longer books.

The line also includes treasuries and themed collections, such as winter anthologies that combine several snowy stories under one cover. Board books and concept books like My Little House ABC and My Little House 123 borrow familiar images to teach letters and numbers to toddlers. Activity style titles, cookbooks, and songbooks extend the experience into kitchens and living rooms, inviting children to sing along, draw, or try simple recipes mentioned in the stories.

Across the picture book series, the tone stays gentle and nostalgic. Hardship usually remains in the background, while the spotlight falls on sugaring time, games with cousins, cozy beds tucked under sloping cabin roofs, and the thrill of visiting town or a county fair. That makes these books especially good for bedtime reading or for classrooms that want a softer entry point into frontier history.

When a child eventually meets the full Little House novels, many scenes will already feel familiar, and they can start to notice how much more complicated, and sometimes darker, the longer stories allow those same moments to become.

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Richard Reis

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