The Deer in the Wood
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Deer in the Wood

Written by Laura Ingalls Wilder · Illustrated by Renee Graef

Book #5 in the My First Little House Books series

Two sisters await their father's return from the woods with a special story.

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32 pages· 472 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD570L
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Bookroo's summary

Laura and Mary eagerly await their father's return from the woods, where he searches for food. When he comes back, he shares a magical tale of encountering a mother deer and her fawn in the Wisconsin woods. What adventures and lessons will this story bring to the sisters? Discover the warmth and wonder of family and nature in this charming adaptation of a classic tale.

From the publisher

With the My First Little House picture book series, the youngest readers can share in the joy of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books in these illustrated adaptations of the beloved series!

Laura and her sister Mary miss Pa when he goes into the woods to find food for their family. When he comes home, he tells them a very special story.

Renee Graef’s illustrations are based on Garth Williams’ classic artwork.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
472
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD570L
Themes & topics
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The series

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
11167
Publication
Published
October 1, 1995
First published
January 1, 1995
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064434980

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