Cover of Santa comes to little house

Santa comes to little house

from Little house on the prairie

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

My First Little House Books

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

As Christmas nears on the prairie, Laura and Mary worry that the rain and rising creek will keep Santa from visiting their remote little house. Despite their fears, a magical surprise awaits them on Christmas morning that fills their hearts with joy. This beautifully illustrated tale captures the warmth and wonder of a pioneer family's holiday celebration.

Representation & Themes

FamilyChristmasFrontier and pioneer life

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0060259388
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,307

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 -- Juvenile fiction.Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 -- Fiction.Frontier and pioneer life -- Great Plains -- Fiction.Family life -- Great Plains -- Fiction.Christmas -- Fiction.Great Plains -- Fiction.Frontier and pioneer lifeJuvenile fictionFamily lifeFictionChristmasChildren's fictionSpring, fictionFrontier and pioneer life, fictionFamily life, fictionWit and humor

People

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)

Places

Great Plains