The Little House

By Virginia Lee Burton

A little house is built in the countryside and watches as the world around it changes over time

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44 pages· 2,165 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A little house once nestled in the peaceful countryside finds itself engulfed by the encroaching city. As skyscrapers and traffic close in, the house longs for its natural surroundings. Will it ever return to the tranquility it once knew? Discover the timeless tale of change and resilience as the house embarks on a journey back to its roots.

From the publisher

Seventy-five years ago, Virginia Lee Burton created the Little House, and since then generations of readers have been enchanted by the story of this happy home and her journey from the pleasures of nature to the bustling city, and back again.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (1943)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 44
Words: 2,165
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD610L

Themes & topics

Books about city and town life Books about lifestyles Books about dwellings Books about nostalgia Books about the passage of time

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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5.5

“This sweet classic takes a look at how we and the world change over time and honors consistency and simplicity in a complicated universe. The illustrations are cheerful and the text is a delight to read aloud. I grew up reading this book with my parents, and now that I'm reading to kids of my own, I can't imagine this not being a part of our library.”

Lauren Hancock

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