Books by Audrey Wood

25 books · Ages 2–11

Known for the Honey Bear and Matthew and Jessica series, Audrey Wood writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, alongside 23 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, curiosity & wonder, empathy & kindness.

Series

A Book for Honey Bear
Honey Bear
1 book · Ages 3–7
The Tooth Fairy
Matthew and Jessica
1 book · Ages 3–7

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

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Twenty-four Robbers
Audrey Wood
When twenty-four robbers repeatedly visit a woman's cottage demanding her belongings, she surprisingly gives them everyt
Ages 3–7
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The Napping House
Audrey Wood
In a cozy, napping house, a sleepy granny, child, dog, cat, and mouse are all dreaming peacefully until a tiny, wakeful
Ages 3–7
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King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
Audrey Wood
King Bidgood loves his bath so much he won't leave, causing chaos in his kingdom. His exasperated court tries everything
Ages 3–7
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Three Sisters
Audrey Wood
Join three playful sisters in three charming short stories as they navigate funny mishaps involving pretend French, danc
Ages 3–7
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Presto Change-O
Audrey Wood
When Matthew and Jessica play with magic, they accidentally turn their mother into a frog! Join the siblings on a funny
Ages 4–11
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Orlando's Little-While Friends
Audrey Wood
Follow Orlando's scrapbook journey as he overcomes shyness and learns to make new friends in this heartwarming and creat
Ages 4–11
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Weird Parents
Audrey Wood
For any child who sometimes finds their family a little bit different, this sweet story celebrates individuality and the
Ages 4–8
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Horrible Holidays
Audrey Wood
When Alf's cousin Mert visits for Christmas, his holiday turns into a disaster. A funny story about family rivalry and f
Ages 4–11
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Little Penguin's Tale
Audrey Wood
A curious little penguin wanders away from his troop to find adventure in the polar world, narrowly escaping a hungry wh
Ages 3–7
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Oh My Baby Bear!
Audrey Wood
Baby Bear is thrilled to discover he's old enough to dress, eat, and bathe on his own. But the most wonderful discovery
Ages 4–8
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The Flying Dragon Room
Audrey Wood
When Patrick is given a set of magic tools, he builds a world of fantastic rooms where his imagination soars. A colorful
Ages 3–7
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Bright and Early Thursday Evening
Audrey Wood
Step into a world where bald babies have long hair and roosters lay eggs. This rhyming nonsense tale is packed with whim
Ages 4–11
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The Bunyans
Audrey Wood
Join the giant Bunyan family as their everyday chores and play create America's famous natural landmarks in this humorou
Ages 4–11
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Birdsong
Audrey Wood
Follow children throughout their day as they discover the musical sounds and calls of local birds in this gentle introdu
Ages 3–7
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Jubal's Wish
Audrey Wood
When his animal friends are too busy or sad for a picnic, kind Jubal Bullfrog makes a heartfelt wish for their happiness
Ages 3–7
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The Rainbow Bridge
Audrey Wood
This lyrical picture book shares a traditional Chumash Indian legend about the origin of dolphins. It's a gentle story o
Ages 3–7
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When The Root Children Wake Up
Audrey Wood
For children curious about the quiet magic of nature, this gentle story celebrates the beauty of spring's arrival and th
Ages 2–6
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The Princess and the Dragon
Audrey Wood
A headstrong princess and a polite dragon decide to swap lives in this humorous tale that explores identity and being tr
Ages 3–7
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Ten Little Fish
Audrey Wood
Join ten lively fish on a colorful journey through an ocean reef, learning to count down from ten to one with engaging r
Ages 3–7
Cover of Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear!
Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear!
Don Wood, Audrey Wood
When Little Mouse learns that the Big Hungry Bear never receives any gifts from Santa, he decides to share the holiday s
Ages 2–5
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A Dog Needs a Bone
Audrey Wood
In this silly rhyming story, a dog makes hilarious and impossible promises to his owner in hopes of finally getting a ta
Ages 3–7
Cover of The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
Don Wood, Audrey Wood
Join a tiny mouse on a clever mission to protect his delicious strawberry from a big hungry bear in this interactive and
Ages 3–6
Cover of The Napping House
The Napping House
Audrey Wood
In a cozy napping house, a granny, child, dog, cat, and mouse are all fast asleep until a tiny visitor sparks a chain re
Ages 3–7

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
18 books
Twenty-four Robbers
The Napping House
King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
Ages 4–7
25 books
Twenty-four Robbers
The Napping House
King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
Ages 8–11
7 books
Presto Change-O
Orlando's Little-While Friends
Weird Parents

Common Themes

Joy & GratitudeCuriosity & WonderEmpathy & KindnessLove & FamilyResilience & PerseveranceFamily & SiblingsAnimalsSelf-Confidence & Identity

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