Douglas Wood is a central-Minnesota-based author, artist, musician, and naturalist. He is the creator of more than 30 books, with over 2.5 million copies in print. His first book, Old Turtle, was hailed as a "profound work" and an "instant classic," and his other titles include ...

Douglas Wood is a central-Minnesota-based author, artist, musician, and naturalist. He is the creator of more than 30 books, with over 2.5 million copies in print. His first book, Old Turtle, was hailed as a "profound work" and an "instant classic," and his other titles include the New York Times best-seller * Grandad's Prayers of the Earth.* Douglas has received numerous awards, including the Christopher Medal, Minnesota Book Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education.