Book Series · 9 Books

Little House on the Prairie Books

In order from Little House in the Big Woods to The First Four Years.

The Little House on the Prairie series is a set of 9 chapter books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, published between 1932 and 1971. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 310 pages. Subjects across the series include family life, rural living, and frontier and pioneer life.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1932

Little House in the Big Woods

By Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams (Illustrator)

A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.

238 pages· 33,170 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Summary: In 1871 Wisconsin, young Laura Ingalls and her family navigate the trials of pioneer life. Amidst harsh winters and self-sufficiency, they find joy in homemade Christmases, spring plantings, and Pa's soothing fiddle. As they prepare for their first trip to town, Laura's story unfolds, capturing the essence of frontier resilience and familial warmth. What adventures and challenges await in the Big Woods?

In reading order

Little House on the Prairie Series

9 books · Published 1932–1971

#1 in Series

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$958

Little House in the Big Woods

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1932

A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.

#2 in Series

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$958

Farmer Boy

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1933

A young farmer dreams of owning a horse, facing challenges and responsibilities on a New York farm.

#3 in Series

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$958

Little House on the Prairie

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1935

A pioneer family faces unexpected challenges on the Kansas prairie.

#4 in Series

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$958

On the Banks of Plum Creek

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1937

A pioneer family faces nature's fury with resilience and unity on Plum Creek.

#5 in Series

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$958

By the Shores of Silver Lake

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1939

A family braves the Dakota wilderness, building a new life by Silver Lake.

#6 in Series

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$958

The Long Winter

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1940

A brutal winter traps a town; survival hinges on a daring quest for food.

#7 in Series

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$1248

Little Town on the Prairie

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1941

A young pioneer navigates new social adventures and responsibilities in a growing town.

#8 in Series

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$958

These Happy Golden Years

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1943

Laura faces homesickness and challenges while teaching to support her sister's education.

#9 in Series

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$958

The First Four Years

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1971

A young woman navigates marriage, motherhood, and farming in the late 19th century American Midwest.

Companion series

Little House Series

8 books · Published 1988–2017

Series

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$1299

A Little House Sampler

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1988

Discover untold stories that inspired the Little House series, revealing frontier life through Laura and Rose's eyes.

Series

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$1499

A Little House Christmas Treasury

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994

Experience Christmas on the prairie with heartwarming tales and vibrant illustrations.

Series

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$375

Bedtime for Laura

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 1996

Join Laura's pioneer adventures in her little house on the prairie.

Series

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$759

My Little House 123

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 1997

Count objects in frontier life tales.

Series

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$999

A Little House Reader

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998

Discover the untold stories of a beloved pioneer writer's early life and hidden talents.

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$759

My Little House Book of Animals

Picture Book · Ages 1–6 · 1998

Discover prairie life through simple words and animals.

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$958

Old Town in the Green Groves

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

The Ingalls family must pause their journey west. Can they save enough to continue?

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$1248

The Little House Book of Wisdom

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Rediscover timeless wisdom from the Little House series with this illustrated quote collection.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Little House on the Prairie series?

There are 9 books in the Little House on the Prairie series. It began with Little House in the Big Woods in 1932, and the newest book, The First Four Years, was published in 1971.