I loved reading the Little House books and watching Little House on the Prairie as a girl, so I was excited to have the opportunity to review Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder. I am also giving one copy of the documentary away. You can enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post.
The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder Documentary
Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder is a one-hour documentary that goes beyond the Little House book series providing viewers with a glimpse behind-the-scenes of the true life story of Laura Ingalls Wilder and the inspiration for her books.
Wilder’s life as a writer, wife, and mother is a fascinating story. I thought my 8 year old son might find the documentary less interesting than his older siblings, but he was riveted by Wilder’s story! Laura Ingalls Wilder’s adventures are brought to life through a good balance of interviews with historians, passages from the Little House books, archival photography, paintings from famous frontier artists, and dramatic reenactments.
The DVD also includes 35 minutes of bonus features covering more topics from Laura’s world such as Native Americans and African Americans on the prairie, the Morgan Horse, and the American artist Harvey Dunn.
This documentary was narrated, directed, and co-produced by Dean Butler who is well-known for his memorable portrayal of Almanzo Wilder on the “Little House on the Prairie” television series.
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Enter the Giveaway for The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder Documentary
Enter the giveaway by using the form below. The giveaway is open to US residents over the age of 18. The giveaway is open through 9/30/2015 at 11 pm PT. The winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond.
The winner is #9 Elizabeth. Thanks to everybody who participated in this fun giveaway!
Now through December 1, 2015 Little House on the Prairie is offering homeschoolers an exclusive coupon code for 20% off! Click HERE and add the documentary DVD to your shopping cart. Click checkout and apply code LHSCHOOL to get 20% off!
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amanda p says
Awesome! Love this. We are doing the Prairie primer little house study in our homeschooling.
Desiree Thompson says
I would love this to add to my knowledge of Laura and her life.
Karolyn K. says
Little House in the Big Woods is my favorite. It is so much fun to hear about all their adventures or preparing for winter. Learning about their dolls, food, and Christmas celebrations was so much fun.
Heather says
I haven’t read any from the series. I’m an avid reader though and it does look interesting.
Dianne P says
My favorite book was The Long Winter
Tonia Deakin says
I don’t know if I can pick just one. It’s a big adventure from the beginning to the end. I just love these books! <3 My favorite is Little House in the Big Woods.
KGestl says
I have loved all the books! Right now I am appreciating The Long Winter. I love how the struggles bring everyone together and sure would love for some cool weather.
Cindy Hedstrom says
It has been many years since reading this series. I always tell people that much of my childhood reminds me of Little House on the Prairie. We worked hard to build a home in Northern Washington and sustainable living the way of life. For many years we didn’t have electricity and relied on hauling water from the river and had to use a wood heater to warm up the water for the “bathtub” which was a water trough. So many memories and too many to list.
Heather says
I am unfamiliar but it looks interesting.
Karen Cox says
Little House in the Big Woods. I read this as a little girl and am now reading the series with my daughter.
lorene desjardins says
I remember reading Little House in the Big Woods when I was young.
Mary says
Little House in the Big Woods
Elizabeth says
I loved Little House books when I was growing up and I have used them for homeschooling. I watched the series as a child and as an adult. It’s always good. Would love to see the documentary. On a different note, I thoroughly enjoy this blog/website and my son and I both follow it 🙂
Rose says
I love all the books. I hope my son will too. I read them to him at night
gail says
Looks good.