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Going to Town

Name: Going to Town
ISBN: 9780064434522

Laura Ingalls Wilder

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · February 2, 2000

Reading lane: 19th-Century U.S.

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

A First Town Visit

A child’s excitement over a family trip gives this illustrated adaptation its gentle, welcoming pull.

Come here for

A small-town outing seen through Laura’s anticipation
A familiar family story in picture-book form

Expect

An accessible, straightforward read for young children
Illustrations based on Garth Williams’ classic artwork

Book Details

Authors: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: February 2, 2000
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: 19th-Century U.S. · US Biographies
Reading lane: 19th-Century U.S.

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About This Book

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! One spring day Pa has a wonderful surprise—he is taking the family on a trip into town! Laura is very excited, for she has never been to a town, and this special visit is everything she imagined and more. Renee Graef’s illustrations are based on Garth Williams’ classic artwork.