Santa Comes to Little House

Santa Comes to Little House
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2004-10-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 006058694X

Christmas is coming to the little house on the prairie, but Laura and Mary Ingalls are worried. It has been raining for days now, and Santa and his reindeer cannot travel without snow. Will Santa visit their log cabin this year? Laura Ingalls Wilder's heartwarming story, taken unabridged from the beloved little house on the prairie, combined with Renée Graef's vibrant, rich illustrations, makes santa comes to little house a holiday classic for families to share year after year.

A Little House Christmas Treasury

A Little House Christmas Treasury
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2005-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060769181

Celebrate the holidays with Laura and her family with stories from the beloved Little House books!

Christmas in the Big Woods

Christmas in the Big Woods
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1997-09-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064434877

Long ago, a little girl named Laura Ingalls lived in a little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters, Mary and Carrie, and their good old bulldog, Jack. Winter was just around the corner, and Laura worked hard to help make the little house ready for the cold days ahead. Soon there was frost on the windows and snow on the ground, but Laura and her folks were warm and cozy in their snug little house in the Big Woods. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers. Now for the first time, the youngest readers can share her adventures in these very special picture books adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved storybooks. Renée Graef's warm paintings, inspired by Garth Williams' classic Little House illustrations, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life.

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion
Author: Annette Whipple
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1641601698

Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder's stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.

Children and Cultural Memory in Texts of Childhood

Children and Cultural Memory in Texts of Childhood
Author: Heather Snell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2013-11-07
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1134498632

The essays in this collection address the relationship between children and cultural memory in texts both for and about young people. The collection overall is concerned with how cultural memory is shaped, contested, forgotten, recovered, and (re)circulated, sometimes in opposition to dominant national narratives, and often for the benefit of young readers who are assumed not to possess any prior cultural memory. From the innovative development of school libraries in the 1920s to the role of utopianism in fixing cultural memory for teen readers, it provides a critical look into children and ideologies of childhood as they are represented in a broad spectrum of texts, including film, poetry, literature, and architecture from Canada, the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, India, and Spain. These cultural forms collaborate to shape ideas and values, in turn contributing to dominant discourses about national and global citizenship. The essays included in the collection imply that childhood is an oft-imagined idealist construction based in large part on participation, identity, and perception; childhood is invisible and tangible, exciting and intriguing, and at times elusive even as cultural and literary artifacts recreate it. Children and Cultural Memory in Texts of Childhood is a valuable resource for scholars of children’s literature and culture, readers interested in childhood and ideology, and those working in the fields of diaspora and postcolonial studies.

A to Zoo

A to Zoo
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 3583
Release: 2018-06-21
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.

The Christmas Holiday Cheer: 180+ Novels, Tales & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)

The Christmas Holiday Cheer: 180+ Novels, Tales & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Selma Lagerlöf
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 4984
Release: 2023-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In 'The Christmas Holiday Cheer: 180+ Novels, Tales & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated Edition),' readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of holiday-themed literature through an impressive compilation that spans various genres, literary movements, and historical periods. The anthology seamlessly weaves together the voices of some of the most revered authors in Western literature, presenting a collection that is as diverse in style as it is unified in theme. From the nostalgic recollections of Selma Lagerlöf and Louisa May Alcott to the poignant observations of Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy, this volume stands as a testament to the multifaceted nature of Christmas storytelling. Key pieces delve into themes of love, generosity, spiritual reflection, and social critique, offering a panoramic view of the holiday seasons influence on literary creativity. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology bring a wealth of cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds, enriching the collection with their unique perspectives and narratives. Their works reflect not only the individual literary heritages of countries such as England, America, Russia, and Scandinavia but also belong to broader literary movements, including Romanticism, Realism, and the Victorian era, among others. This diverse assembly of texts invites readers to traverse the globe and centuries, providing insight into the universal and enduring appeal of Christmas as a source of inspiration for storytellers. The anthology serves as a gateway to understanding the complex ways in which Christmas has been celebrated, contemplated, and reimagined through literature. 'The Christmas Holiday Cheer: 180+ Novels, Tales & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)' is an indispensable collection for anyone interested in the literary articulations of the Christmas spirit. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with the works of literary giants across time and space, all the while exploring the universally beloved theme of Christmas. This anthology is not merely a compilation of holiday stories; it is a journey through the evolving landscape of Christmas literature, making it an educational treasure trove for students of literature, history, and culture. Readers are encouraged to delve into this voluminous collection, which promises not only a festive holiday read but also a profound exploration of the human condition during the season of giving.