Laura Ingalls Wilder Reading Order
7 series · 69 books · Born 1867-02-07
Laura Ingalls Wilder was an American author whose semi-autobiographical Little House series captured the experiences of pioneer life on the American frontier during the late 1800s. Her vivid accounts of growing up in a homesteading family became foundational works of children's literature, inspiring multiple generations of readers and eventually a popular television adaptation. Beyond her famous novels, Wilder's prolific career spanned historical fiction, young adult works, and nonfiction across numerous series and picture books published throughout much of the twentieth century.
Little House Chapter Books: Caroline Series
Complete7 books (1997–2001)
Start with School Days(By: Melissa Peterson), the first of 7 books in the Little House Chapter Books: Caroline series.
Start this series with School Days(By: Melissa Peterson)
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Little House Chapter Books: Laura Series
Complete14 books (1997–1999)
Start with Animal Adventures, the first of 14 books in the Little House Chapter Books: Laura series.
Start this series with Animal Adventures
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Little House On The Prairie Series
Complete9 books (1932–1953)
Start with Little House in the Big Woods, the first of 9 books in the Little House On The Prairie series.
Start this series with Little House in the Big Woods
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My First Little House Picture Series
Complete27 books (1994–1998)
Start with Dance at Grandpa's, the first of 27 books in the My First Little House Picture series.
Start this series with Dance at Grandpa's
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (1962–2017)
Start with On the Way Home, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with On the Way Home
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder Series
Complete3 books (2006–2006)
Start with Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Life As a Pioneer Women(With: Stephen W. Hines) and read in order.
Start this series with Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Life As a Pioneer Women(With: Stephen W. Hines)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Laura Ingalls Wilder written?
- Laura Ingalls Wilder has written 69 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1932 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Laura Ingalls Wilder series?
- Here are the first books in Laura Ingalls Wilder's series: Little House Chapter Books: Caroline: School Days(By: Melissa Peterson); Little House Chapter Books: Laura: Animal Adventures; Little House On The Prairie: Little House in the Big Woods; My First Little House Picture: Dance at Grandpa's; Non-Fiction: On the Way Home.
- What order should I read Laura Ingalls Wilder's books?
- We recommend reading Laura Ingalls Wilder's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Laura Ingalls Wilder's series complete?
- Laura Ingalls Wilder has 7 completed series.