Books by Douglas Wood

7 books · Ages 3–11

Known for the Old Turtle and What [Parent] Can't Do series, Douglas Wood writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, self-confidence & identity, empathy & kindness.

Series

Old Turtle
Old Turtle: Questions of the Heart
Old Turtle
2 books · Ages 4–11
What Dads Can't Do
What [Parent] Can't Do
1 book · Ages 6–9

Standalone Books (Ages 0–3)

Cover of No One But You
No One But You
Douglas Wood
For the curious child, this book gently invites a mindful connection with the natural world through sensory exploration
Ages 3–8

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
No One But You
Ages 4–7
7 books
Old Turtle
What Dads Can't Do
Aunt Mary's Rose
Ages 8–11
7 books
Old Turtle
What Dads Can't Do
Aunt Mary's Rose

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentityEmpathy & KindnessLove & FamilyJoy & GratitudeGrowing UpNature & OutdoorsResilience & Perseverance

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M Is for Mango
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Itsy bitsy spider and other action rhymes
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