The Little House Board Book Board book – Picture Book, March 16, 2009

"The Little House" by Virginia Lee Burton is undeniably a masterpiece in children's literature and a deserving recipient of the prestigious Caldecott Award. This timeless classic has earned its revered status for good reason – it beautifully weaves a narrative that encompasses a myriad of themes, making it a cherished read for generations.The story progresses through the profound concepts of time, changes, life cycles, architecture, and the inevitable seasons of life. The journey of the modest yet charming little house, aspiring to sit quietly on a hillcrest overseeing a beautiful countryside with a happy family inside, resonates deeply. The changes she undergoes and her eventual conclusion are wrapped up delightfully for the reader, creating a narrative that is both heartwarming and poignant.In "The Little House," Virginia Lee Burton manages to encapsulate everything universal and profound about life – its changes, losses, and the inexorable passage of time. The story is a delightful reminder that fresh starts are always possible, and changes can lead to wonderful conclusions. It is a charming tale not only for children but also makes for an exquisite gift, particularly to celebrate new beginnings like welcoming a new baby into the world.This book is a timeless gem that continues to enchant readers with its rich narrative and universal themes. "The Little House" is a celebration of life's journey, making it an enduring classic that stands the test of time. Highly recommended for its wisdom, charm, and the joy it brings to readers of all ages.

I had not read the book in many years. It is a wonderful story and the illustrations are great. To me it is a timeless book that can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Highly recommended

This was one of the first books I ever checked out of the school library in the mid 1960s. I felt nostalgic when I saw it and decided to buy. It touched my heart all over again as my neighborhood is undergoing massive redevelopment/gentrification. Glad I bought it. ❤️

Bought it for a baby shower.

This book captured my imagination as a child because the story is told from the house's point of view. It still is one of my favorite books.In the beginning the house is located in the country. As the house shares how she enjoys all 4 seasons and then how she notices more roads being built, more building being built and next thing you know the house is in the middle of a bustling8 city. The house is unhappy because now it cannot enjoy nature, see the sun and the moon and the stars. She misses nature and seeing the changes of seasons. The grand daughter of the builder of the house discovers the house in the middke of the city..The granddaughter arranges for the house to be moved back into the country. The move makes the house very happy to be in touch with nature again, away from the noise and the hustle and bustle of the big city. This is a great story and great to increase a child's imagination. What if a house could think, feel and talk?

Beautifully written story of a little house and all the changes it sees over the years.

There's a reason why this book has lasted through 70 years of cultural change in America. Kids love it. Moms and Dads love it. Grandmas and Grandpas love it. What's not to love?If you're an overly analytical adult, the kind who notices that when it comes to the perennial contest between rural and cosmopolitan values Virginia Lee Burton sides with the former -- well, what should you make of that? Shouldn't a well-rounded American upbringing allow each child to experience the emotional pull of "way out in the country" as well as experience the attraction of the city's bright lights?And, who knows? Reading to your child from "The Little House" might be complemented by, say, your child overhearing granddad doing his best Sinatra imitation, belting out "New York, New York." Virginia Lee Burton versus Kander & Ebb, point and counterpoint: let the arguments flow. "All was quiet and peaceful in the country," versus, "I want to wake up in a city that doesn't sleeps." "The lights of the city were too bright ... She missed the field of daisies and the apple trees dancing in the moonlight ... Never again would she be curious about the city," contrasted with, "I'm leaving today. I want to be a part of it: New York, New York ... these little town blues are melting away." On the one hand, a modest little house that aspires only to set quietly on a hill crest overseeing a bucolic realm. On the other hand, an ambitious go-getter hoping to make it all the way to king of world, top of the heap.I came to read "The Little House" just recently after learning that it is the "lifelong favorite picture book" of novelist Anne Tyler. She vividly remembers her mother reading it to her, and when she became a mother herself Tyler enjoyed reading the story to her two daughters. She's even given away "several dozen copies" of the book as gifts to new babies. Tyler explains her love of the book in an article entitled "Why I Still Treasure 'The Little House'," which was published in The New York Times Book Review back in 1986. Tyler especially admires how Virginia Lee Burton managed in this small story "to say everything possible about change and loss and the passage of time." Tyler's essay, which I think is likely to increase your enjoyment of "The Little House," can be found online by doing a Google search of five words: Anne Tyler The Little House.

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I think it's a very nice story for little kids and beautiful pictures.It's the story of a house built in the country whose surroundings over time become a busy city and the house falls derelict and is saved by the descendants of the builder generations later and moved back to a new country location to enjoy being a country house again. I love it.

This eco story is still unfortunately very timely. Beautifully illustrated and very poignant.

The media could not be loaded.  È più lungo che aspettavo. A mio bimbo di 10 mesi non piace per niente, ma riproviamo quando è un po' più grande. Le illustrazioni sono belli e la storia è carina.

The Little House raconte l'histoire d'une petite maison qui se retrouve encerclée par la ville agressive et bruyante. L'histoire est vraiment émouvante, l'autrice décrit les sentiments de la petite maison au fur et à mesure du temps. Un grand classique de la littérature pour enfants qui me met toujours les larmes aux yeux.