Children's book Author

Douglas Wood

Biography

Douglas Wood is the author of A Quiet Place as well as the New York Times bestselling Can’t Do series. His books Old Turtle and Old Turtle and the Broken Truth were both international bestsellers. He lives in a cabin in the woods of Minnesota. A studied naturalist, Douglas shares his knowledge of nature as a wilderness guide. Visit him at DouglasWood.com.

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Douglas's most recent book

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Most Popular Douglas Wood Books

The Secret of Saying Thanks
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$1899

The Secret of Saying Thanks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Discover the secret of gratitude hidden in nature's everyday wonders.

What Teachers Can't Do
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$1899

What Teachers Can't Do

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Teachers face quirky challenges that make school life an adventure.

When a Grandpa Says "I Love You"
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$1797

When a Grandpa Says "I Love You"

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Grandpas find unique ways to show their love, from tea parties to extra ice cream scoops.

Nothing to Do
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$1699

Nothing to Do

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Discover the magic of unscheduled time and the wonders of imagination.

At a glance

Book Stats

10

Authored

0

Illustrated

8

Collaborators

Picture books

10

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Douglas Wood Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

Americans
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$1799

Americans

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Explore the essence of American unity amidst diversity.

When a Grandpa Says "I Love You"
Sale price
$1797

When a Grandpa Says "I Love You"

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Grandpas find unique ways to show their love, from tea parties to extra ice cream scoops.

Where the Sunrise Begins
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$1697

Where the Sunrise Begins

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Where does the sunrise begin? Journey across the world to find out.

Nothing to Do
Sale price
$1699

Nothing to Do

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Discover the magic of unscheduled time and the wonders of imagination.

The Secret of Saying Thanks
Sale price
$1899

The Secret of Saying Thanks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Discover the secret of gratitude hidden in nature's everyday wonders.

What Teachers Can't Do
Sale price
$1899

What Teachers Can't Do

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Teachers face quirky challenges that make school life an adventure.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Douglas Wood's books.