Sugar Snow
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Sugar Snow

Written by Laura Ingalls Wilder · Illustrated by Doris Ettlinger

Book #14 in the My First Little House Books series

Late spring snow brings sweet surprises for Laura in the Big Woods.

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32 pages· 494 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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In the Big Woods of Wisconsin, young Laura is thrilled by an unexpected late spring snow. This magical snowfall promises a bounty of maple syrup, turning ordinary days into sweet adventures with sugar cakes and sticky fingers. As Laura and her family embrace the joys of this sugary season, Doris Ettlinger's vibrant illustrations bring to life the charm and warmth of Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic tale. Will the snow's gift be as delightful as it seems, or does nature have more surprises in store?

From the publisher

With this illustrated adaptation from the beloved Little House series, the youngest readers can share in the joy of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved classics.

In Sugar Snow, Laura is delighted when a soft, thick snow falls in late spring in the Big Woods of Wisconsin. A late snow helps the trees make more sap for maple syrup, and maple syrup means sweet sugar cakes and sticky fingers for Laura!

Doris Ettlinger’s full-color illustrations are based on Garth Williams’ classic artwork.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
494
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD680L
Themes & topics
Books about snowBooks about frontier and pioneer lifeBooks about 19th centuryBooks about rural livingBooks about farm life and ranch life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41441
Publication
Published
September 21, 1998
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064435710

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