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 8–11)

Cover of Aunt Mary's Rose
Aunt Mary's Rose
Douglas Wood
Young Douglas helps his Aunt Mary tend a special rose bush, learning how each generation of his family has cared for it.
Ages 4–11
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
Cover of Franklin and Winston: A Christmas That Changed the World
Franklin and Winston: A Christmas That Changed the World
Douglas Wood
This historical account details the month-long visit between Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill in December 1941.
Ages 4–11
Cover of Miss Little's Gift
Miss Little's Gift
Douglas Wood
A touching memoir about a young boy with ADHD who overcomes his struggles with reading thanks to a kind and patient teac
Ages 4–11

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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