Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA on February 7th, 1867 and passed away at the age of 90 on February 10th, 1957.

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Laura Ingalls Wilder Stats: The highest rated book by Laura Ingalls Wilder on Book Notification is Farmer Boy, the 2nd novel in the Little House On The Prairie series. The second-highest rated book is The First Four Years (Little House On The Prairie #9).

The most read book by Laura Ingalls Wilder on Book Notification is Little House in the Big Woods, the first novel in the Little House On The Prairie series. The second most read book is Little House on the Prairie (Little House On The Prairie #3).

Below is a complete list of Laura Ingalls Wilder books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Laura Ingalls Wilder is the Little House On The Prairie Series.

List of Little House On The Prairie Books in Publication Order

Follows a pioneer family as they travel and build new homes, facing both happy times and difficult challenges like harsh weather and crop failures.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
Little House in the Big Woods
1932
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2
8.8
Farmer Boy
1933
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3
8.5
Little House on the Prairie
1935
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4
8.5
On the Banks of Plum Creek
1937
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5
8.4
By the Shores of Silver Lake
1939
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6
8.4
The Long Winter
1940
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7
8.6
Little Town on the Prairie
1941
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8
7.6
These Happy Golden Years
1943
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9
8.7
The First Four Years
1953
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List of Little House On The Prairie Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
Little House in the Big Woods
1932
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2
8.5
Little House on the Prairie
1935
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3
8.8
Farmer Boy
1933
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4
8.5
On the Banks of Plum Creek
1937
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5
8.4
By the Shores of Silver Lake
1939
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6
8.4
The Long Winter
1940
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7
8.6
Little Town on the Prairie
1941
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8
7.6
These Happy Golden Years
1943
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9
8.7
The First Four Years
1953
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List of Little House Chapter Books: Laura Books in Publication Order

Laura and her sisters play, find mischief, and explore the wild while surrounded by animals and the excitement of school.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Adventures of Laura and Jack
1997
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2
Pioneer Sisters
1997
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3
Animal Adventures
1997
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4
School Days
1997
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5
Laura & Nellie
1998
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6
Farmer Boy Days
1998
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7
Little House Farm Days
1998
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8
Hard Times on the Prairie
1998
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9
Little House Friends
1998
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10
Christmas Stories
1998
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11
Laura's Ma
1999
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12
Laura's Pa
1999
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13
Laura & Mr. Edwards
1999
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14
Little House Parties
1999
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List of My First Little House Picture Books in Publication Order

Picture books introducing young children to Laura's pioneer life through simple concepts and interactive formats.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
My First Little House Collections of Winter Tales
1994
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2
Dance at Grandpa's
1994
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3
Winter Days in the Big Woods
1994
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4
Going to Town
1995
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5
My Little House Diary
1995
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6
The Deer in the Wood
1995
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7
My Little House Songbook
1995
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8
Happy Birthday, Laura
1995
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9
10
Christmas in the Big Woods
1995
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10
Going West
1996
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11
Laura's Garden
1996
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12
My Little House Cookbook
1996
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13
Laura Helps Pa
1996
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14
10
Summertime in the Big Woods
1996
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15
Hello, Laura
1996
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16
Winter on the Farm
1996
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17
My Little House Birthday Book
1997
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18
My Little House 123
1997
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19
My Little House ABC
1997
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20
Prairie Day
1997
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21
A Little House Birthday
1997
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22
4
County Fair
1997
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23
A Little Prairie House
1998
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24
Sugar Snow
1998
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25
Laura's Christmas
1998
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26
Laura's Little House (With: Doris Ettlinger)
1998
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27
Book of Animal Friends
1998
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
A Laura Ingalls Wilder Reader
2012
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are Pioneer Girl, West from Home, and The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
On the Way Home
1962
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2
10
West from Home
1974
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3
Dear Laura
1996
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4
Spelling
1997
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5
Laura's Album
1998
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6
6
Pioneer Girl
2014
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7
6
The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder
2016
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8
The Little House Book of Wisdom
2017
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List of Little House Chapter Books: Caroline Books in Publication Order (with Roger Lea MacBride, with Melissa Peterson)

Caroline Quiner, who grows up to be Laura Ingalls Wilder's mother, has adventures with her siblings in Wisconsin and defends her sister.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
School Days (By: Melissa Peterson)
1997
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2
Hard Times on the Prairie
1998
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3
Brookfield Days ( By: Roger Lea MacBride)
1999
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4
Caroline and Her Sister ( By: Roger Lea MacBride)
2000
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5
Brookfield Friends ( By: Roger Lea MacBride)
2000
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6
Frontier Family (By: Roger Lea MacBride)
2000
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7
A New Little Cabin ( By: Roger Lea MacBride)
2001
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List of Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder Books in Publication Order (with Stephen W. Hines)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Wisdom And Virtues (With: Stephen W. Hines)
2006
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2
Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Life As a Pioneer Women (With: Stephen W. Hines)
2006
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3
Writings to Young Women on Laura Ingalls Wilder (With: Stephen W. Hines)
2006
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Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder (Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder) was born on February 7th, 1867. Laura passed away February 10th, 1957 at 90 years old. Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA.

Laura Ingalls Wilder is known for writing in the Western, Children's Books, and Classics genres.

Laura Ingalls Wilder was the author of the My First Little House Picture Books series which consists of 27 novels. The My First Little House Picture Books series started in 1994 with the novel My First Little House Collections of Winter Tales. The most recently released novel in the My First Little House Picture Books series was Book of Animal Friends which was released in 1998. There are no upcoming novels for the My First Little House Picture Books series.

Laura Ingalls Wilder also wrote the Little House Chapter Books: Laura series which has 14 books including The Adventures of Laura and Jack and Pioneer Sisters.

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Awards & Accolades

Wilder's books have won multiple awards, On the Banks of Plum Creek won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1938. By the Shores of Silver Lake won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1940. The Long Winter won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1941. Little Town on the Prairie won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1942. These Happy Golden Years won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1944.

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Little House on the Prairie:
    1. Amazon US: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2014.
    2. Literary Hub: Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World Selection in 2015.
  • Little House in the Big Woods: BBC: 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time Selection in 2023.

Related Authors

Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder also enjoy these authors:

  1. Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of: The Secret Garden.
  2. Katherine Paterson, author of: Bridge to Terabithia.
  3. Lewis Carroll, author of the Alice in Wonderland Series.
  4. L.M. Montgomery, author of the Anne Shirley Series.
  5. E.B. White, author of: Charlotte's Web.
  6. Louis Sachar, author of the Holes Series.
  7. Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book Series.
  8. Sandra Dallas, author of: The Persian Pickle Club.
  9. C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles Of Narnia Series.
  10. Mark Twain, author of the Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn Series.

Laura Ingalls Wilder: F.A.Q

When was Laura Ingalls Wilder Born?

Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7th, 1867.

When did Laura Ingalls Wilder die?

Laura Ingalls Wilder died on February 10th, 1957 at 90 years old.

Where was Laura Ingalls Wilder Born?

Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA.

What book awards has Laura Ingalls Wilder won?

On the Banks of Plum Creek: John Newbery Medal Awards: Newbery Honor (1938).
By the Shores of Silver Lake: John Newbery Medal Awards: Newbery Honor (1940).
The Long Winter: John Newbery Medal Awards: Newbery Honor (1941).
Little Town on the Prairie: John Newbery Medal Awards: Newbery Honor (1942).
These Happy Golden Years: John Newbery Medal Awards: Newbery Honor (1944).

What was the first book Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote?

The first book written by Laura Ingalls Wilder was Little House in the Big Woods, published in 1932.

What was the most recent book Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Little House Book of Wisdom (a short story) on February 7th, 2017.

What is the most popular book by Laura Ingalls Wilder?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Laura Ingalls Wilder book is Little House in the Big Woods. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Little House in the Big Woods (7.70)
  2. Little House on the Prairie (8.50)
  3. On the Banks of Plum Creek (8.53)
  4. The Long Winter (8.36)
  5. By the Shores of Silver Lake (8.36)

What genres does Laura Ingalls Wilder Write?

Laura Ingalls Wilder primarily writes in the Children's Books, Classics, and Western genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Middle Grade Fiction, Children's Classics, and Family Western.

How many books has Laura Ingalls Wilder written?

Laura Ingalls Wilder has written 63 books across 10 series.
  • 9 books in the Little House On The Prairie Series
  • 14 books in the Little House Chapter Books: Laura Series
  • 27 My First Little House Picture Books
  • 1 Short Story Collection
  • 8 Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 book in the Little House Chapter Books: Caroline Series
  • 3 books in the Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder Series

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