The First Four Years

The ninth and final book in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s treasured Little House series—now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams’s classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices.

Laura Ingalls Wilder is beginning life with her new husband, Almanzo, in their own little house. Laura is a young pioneer wife now, and must work hard with Almanzo, farming the land around their home on the South Dakota prairie. Soon their baby daughter, Rose, is born, and the young family must face the hardships and triumphs encountered by so many American pioneers.

And so Laura Ingalls Wilder’s adventure as a little pioneer girl ends, and her new life as a pioneer wife and mother begins.

The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts

This treasured, posthumously published novel, drawn from Laura’s original manuscript, reveals the story that happened next.

• Newlywed Life on the Prairie: Join Laura and Almanzo as they start their life together in their own little house, facing the realities of marriage and building a farm on the American frontier.
• The Farmer’s Struggle: Experience the endless cycle of hope and hardship as they battle drought, hail, and debt to make a living from their land.
• Starting a Family: Witness the joy of their daughter Rose’s birth and the deep love that holds the young family together through heartbreaking challenges.
• The Final Little House Story: Discover the long-awaited conclusion to the beloved series, a more mature and realistic glimpse into pioneer life, published from Laura’s own words.