Little House Books in Order
Little House is a 17-book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder for ages 5+, at a grades 3–6 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 17
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.6
Little House Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Little House books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE 1971 · W | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | The first four years. A Life of Rose Wilder Lane 1971 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | The long winter 1971 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | By the Shores of Silver Lake 1981 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | Little house on Rocky Ridge 1993 · Roger Lea MacBride | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | Little farm in the Ozarks 1994 · Roger Lea MacBride | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 7 | Little House on the Prairie 1994 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 8 | On the Other Side of the Hill (Little House Sequel) 1995 · Roger Lea MacBride | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 9 | Little town in the Ozarks 1996 · Roger Lea MacBride | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 10 | Christmas in the Big Woods (Little House) 1997 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 11 | New dawn on Rocky Ridge 1997 · Roger Lea MacBride | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 12 | On the banks of the Bayou 1998 · Roger Lea MacBride | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 13 | Little house in the Highlands 1999 · Melissa Wiley | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 14 | Old town in the green groves the lost little house years 2002 · Cynthia Rylant | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 15 | A Little house traveler Writings from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Journeys Across America 2006 | Level 5-6 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 16 | Mary Ingalls on Her Own (Little House) 2007 · Elizabeth Cody Kimmel | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 17 | Nellie Oleson meets Laura Ingalls 2007 · Heather Williams | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Little House (17 books by Laura Ingalls Wilder) lands at a grades 3–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1.6/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Little House Books
LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE
W
LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE
W
The first four years.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
The first four years.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
The long winter
Laura Ingalls Wilder
The long winter
Laura Ingalls Wilder
By the Shores of Silver Lake
Laura Ingalls Wilder
By the Shores of Silver Lake
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little house on Rocky Ridge
Roger Lea MacBride
Little house on Rocky Ridge
Roger Lea MacBride
Little farm in the Ozarks
Roger Lea MacBride
Little farm in the Ozarks
Roger Lea MacBride
Little House on the Prairie
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little House on the Prairie
Laura Ingalls Wilder
On the Other Side of the Hill (Little House Sequel)
Roger Lea MacBride
On the Other Side of the Hill (Little House Sequel)
Roger Lea MacBride
Little town in the Ozarks
Roger Lea MacBride
Little town in the Ozarks
Roger Lea MacBride
Christmas in the Big Woods (Little House)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Christmas in the Big Woods (Little House)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
New dawn on Rocky Ridge
Roger Lea MacBride
New dawn on Rocky Ridge
Roger Lea MacBride
On the banks of the Bayou
Roger Lea MacBride
On the banks of the Bayou
Roger Lea MacBride
Little house in the Highlands
Melissa Wiley
Little house in the Highlands
Melissa Wiley
Old town in the green groves
Cynthia Rylant
Old town in the green groves
Cynthia Rylant
A Little house traveler
Laura Ingalls Wilder
A Little house traveler
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Mary Ingalls on Her Own (Little House)
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Mary Ingalls on Her Own (Little House)
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Nellie Oleson meets Laura Ingalls
Heather Williams
Nellie Oleson meets Laura Ingalls
Heather Williams
Series Like Little House: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
- Little House Chapter Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder 23 books · Grades 3–6 · gentle to mild content
- My First Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder 13 books · Grades 3–4 · gentle content
- Childhood of Famous Americans by George Edward Stanley 14 books · Grades 3–7 · gentle to moderate content
- From Sea to Shining Sea by Dennis B. Fradin 50 books · Grades 4–7 · gentle to intense content
- Warriors: Dawn of the Clans by Erin Hunter 6 books · Grades 4–6 · mild to moderate content
- Caroline Years; Little House by Maria D. Wilkes 5 books · Grade 5 · gentle to moderate content
Enjoy This Series in Other Languages
5 editions available in other languages.
es Spanish (5)
Aquellos Anos Dorados
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Aquellos Anos Dorados
Laura Ingalls Wilder
El Largo Invierno / The Long Winter
Laura Ingalls Wilder
El Largo Invierno / The Long Winter
Laura Ingalls Wilder
La casa del bosque
Laura Ingalls Wilder
La casa del bosque
Laura Ingalls Wilder
LA Pequeña Ciudad En LA Pradera (Cuatro Vientos, 117)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
LA Pequeña Ciudad En LA Pradera (Cuatro Vientos, 117)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Los Primeros Cuatro Anos/the First Four Years (Little House Books)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Los Primeros Cuatro Anos/the First Four Years (Little House Books)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Questions about the Little House series
- What reading level is the Little House series?
- Little House books are at a grades 3–6 reading level (average grade level 5.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5+. There are 17 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Little House books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Little House books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE (1971); The first four years. (1971); The long winter (1971); By the Shores of Silver Lake (1981); Little house on Rocky Ridge (1993); and 12 more.
- What age is the Little House series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Little House for ages 5+. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.