Douglas Wood

This profoundly moving fable is an inspirational companion to the timeless beauty of "Old Turtle," in which a young girl seeks the wisdom of the ancient Old Turtle to help her people. Full color.

Old Turtle and the Broken Truth

Barry Moser

Describes the month-long visit between world leaders Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt in December 1941, during which they discussed the strategies of the Allied powers in World War II and how to sustain peace after the war would end.

A Christmas that Changed the World

Franklin and Winston

Patrick James Lynch

Because Grandad has explained how all things in the natural world pray and make a gift to the beauty of life, his grandson is comforted when Grandad dies.

Grandad's Prayers of the Earth

"Through insightful text and lovely pen and ink illustrations, Doug presents a whispering grove full of wisdom. Walk this wooded trail and find a shaft of sunlight, a ray of hope, a living landmark, and perhaps the answer to a question or two" -- Dust jacket.

The Things Trees Know

Old Turtle

China's plan to build a military base on the Moon is side-lined when robots take command and scientists on the mission start to disappear. The only option left is for the United States and China to work together to battle Artificial Intelligence (AI) and prevent a nuclear incident on Earth.

Dragon on the Far Side of the Moon

What can't Santa do? Lots of things! He can never buy enough reindeer biscuits. He can't wait to try out the new toys. He can't stop smiling. And, just like you and me, Santa can't wait for...well, you'll see!

What Santa Can't Do

Sometimes moms can't remember where they put the car keys.

What Moms Can't Do

Elly M. Van Diest

The Chickadee's song brightens even the darkest day, but have you ever wondered why that lovable little bird sings? Master storyteller Douglas Wood provides the answer, recounting a cheerful and timeless Native American folktale, brought to life by Elly Van Diest's striking watercolors. Chickadee's Message reminds us of the world's goodness and beauty. It is a message that children of all ages should hear, time and again.

Chickadee's Message

Perhaps you'd like to know a secret, one of the happiest ones of all. You will surely find it for yourself one day. You'll discover it all on your own, maybe when you least expect it. If you've not yet discovered the secret of saying thanks, it's waiting for you. The secret can be found in the sunrise that offers promises full for the day ahead, or in the gentle shade of a tree sheltering you from the hot rays of the sun, or on the rock that offers rest from a long walk. In the inspirational text that made him a bestselling, internationally acclaimed author, Douglas Wood offers a spiritual homage to nature and the world. Greg Shed's stunning portraits of the natural world tenderly portray all of the many ways in which we can say thanks for the wonders we sometimes take granted in life.

Secret of Saying Thanks

Details the many things that teachers cannot do, from buying their own apples to going down the tube slide at recess.

What Teachers Can't Do

P. J. Lynch

Readers are invited to discover nature using their sense of smell, sight, hearing, touch, and taste.

No One But You

Davy Liu

Anyone who has ever had a dream will be enchanted by the adventures of Kendu, a young fox whose search for a giant leaf takes him on an unforgettable journey. With a rambunctious monkey named Yitshak at his side, Kendu ventures into the blackness of the Wilds despite warnings that a fearsome beast known as the Animal Eater resides there. YouÂ’ll be as surprised as they are at what they discover; the final image will haunt you long after the story is over. A timeless parable of hope for children and adults alike, The Giant Leaf uses humor and mystery to cast new light on a story as old as time.

Take a Giant Leaf of Faith

The Giant Leaf

Reveals the part that each of us plays in the beginning of every day.

Where the Sunrise Begins

Crane helps Rabbit fulfill his dream of riding across the sky to the moon.

Rabbit and the Moon

Wait, young Douglas’s grandfather says as the bobber twitches on the surface of Little Lake. Be patient. And so begins an encounter with the promise and wonder of nature that will last a lifetime. Deep Woods, Wild Waters traces the winding path that carried Douglas Wood from one wonder to the next, through a landscape of rocks, woods, and waters, with stops along the way for questions and reflections that link human nature to the larger mysteries of the natural world. Like life itself, the author’s way is not linear. One landmark leads back to a favorite campsite, another prompts him to consider the “gospel of rocks,” another launches him into the wilderness beyond the stars—a contemplation of time and space and humanity’s place in all of it. The creator of thirty-four books, including the classic Old Turtle, and an expert woodsman and wilderness canoe guide, Wood brings all his storytelling and bushwhacking skills to bear as he takes us hurtling down wild rapids, crossing stormy lakes, or simply navigating the treacherous currents and twisty trails of everyday life. A warm, generous, and knowing guide, Wood maps a journey that, as he says, “anyone can take, through a landscape anyone can know.” Turning the pages, hiking the portages, running the rapids, or scanning the wild country from high promontory, he invites us to say, in a soul-satisfying moment of recognition, “I know that place.”

A Memoir

Deep Woods, Wild Waters

How do you like to hear “I love you”? This eBook with audio shows all the ways dads can say it best. Dads know how to do everything. They can help with homework and carry you on their shoulders. They can make pancakes and teach you how to sing songs. These loving actions are just some of the ways dads show how much they care—and no matter how he says it, “I love you” is wonderful to hear! From bestselling author Douglas Wood and illustrator Jennifer Bell, this sunny, cuddly testament to the bond between father and child includes audio.

with audio recording

When a Dad Says "I Love You"

Helping his Aunt Mary tend a beloved family rosebush, young Douglas learns how the generations of their family have stayed connected to one another through the bush's upkeep.

Aunt Mary's Rose

"Sometimes a person needs a quiet place." A place that's far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life -- a place that isn't ringing or talking or roaring or blaring or playing. But sometimes that place isn't easy to find. You could look under a bush in your own backyard, where the world seems far away...and you could be a pirate on a desert island. Or you could sit on an old stump in the woods amidst the glittering sunlight and mossy shadows and be a timber wolf. You could look by the sea or in the desert or in a cool dark cave, but if none of these places are right, you could come home and discover another quiet place. Perhaps the very best quiet place of all -- the one that's inside of you. In poetic and gently philosophical prose, acclaimed author Douglas Wood explores what it's like to find that special place where we all can think our own thoughts and feel our own feelings. Dan Andreasen brings exquisite imagination and thoughtful wonder to words that will inspire readers of all ages to seek out their very own quiet place.

A Quiet Place

"Sometimes a person needs a quiet place." A place that's far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life -- a place that isn't ringing or talking or roaring or playing. But sometimes that place isn't easy to find. Explore what it's like to find a special someplace where we all can think our own thoughts and feel our own feelings.

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