County Fair
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

County Fair

Written by Laura Ingalls Wilder · Illustrated by Jody Wheeler

Part of the My First Little House Books series

A county fair holds surprises and a special pumpkin contest for a young boy.

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32 pages· 728 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Almanzo Wilder eagerly anticipates the county fair, where contests, races, and delicious treats await. His heart is set on impressing the judges with his prized pumpkin. Will his hard work pay off, or will unexpected challenges arise? Join Almanzo on this vibrant journey, where the excitement of the fair and the thrill of competition come alive through captivating illustrations. Discover the joys and trials of a young farmer boy as he navigates a day filled with wonder and anticipation.

From the publisher

It’s an exciting day for Almanzo as the Wilder family visits the county fair in this second My First Little House Book adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic Farmer Boy. There are contests, races, and good things to eat, and Almanzo can’t wait to see what the judges think of his special pumpkin. Jody Wheeler’s luminous illustrations bring Laura’s beloved farmer boy to life.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
728
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD600L
Themes & topics
Books about farmsBooks about 19th centuryBooks about farm life and ranch lifeBooks about 1850-1899Books about boys and men
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41420
Publication
Published
September 5, 1998
First published
October 1, 1997
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064434935

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