I was reading those books 60 years ago, and the harshness of the Winters impressed even a New England girl. As much as I loved those stories, I never watched the TV show. By the time that ran, I could realize nothing would compare with what my imagination conjured behind the words. I love your description of your daughter’s reaction. Helping an imaginary world to grow in her mind is the best gift.
I was reading those books 60 years ago, and the harshness of the Winters impressed even a New England girl. As much as I loved those stories, I never watched the TV show. By the time that ran, I could realize nothing would compare with what my imagination conjured behind the words. I love your description of your daughter’s reaction. Helping an imaginary world to grow in her mind is the best gift.
Commenting on "meeting the Wilder children/parents" -- They were actually the Ingalls children and Ma and Pa Ingalls. Wilder was Laura's married name.