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Welcome to Douglas Wood's website—enjoy your visit.

Author, illustrator, musician, composer, naturalist, wilderness guide...this is Douglas Wood. Many know him best from his classic books like Old Turtle and Grandad's Prayers of the Earth. There are over two-and-a-half million copies of Doug's books in print. Others know him from CDs, concerts, or keynote presentations.
    Connecting it all is a passion to communicate in words and music the wonder, beauty, and mystery to be found in the natural world, and its relevance to the human spirit.

Doug offers the following:

- Elementary and Middle School Author Visits
- Workshops in Environmental, Literary, & Educational Settings
- Keynotes
- Library and Bookstore Readings and Signings
- Church Service Programs
- Music Concerts (Solo and with the WildSpirit Band)

Franklin and Winston, A Christmas That Changed the World by Douglas Wood and Barry Moser  

Franklin and Winston, A Christmas That Changed the World

At the height of World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill held an extraordinary month-long visit, during which they planned the success of the Allied powers and strategized a continuing peace for when the war ended. Moving from witty banter to gravely serious discussions — amid a traditional public celebration of the Christmas holiday — the two cemented a unique bond as they decided how to confront a menace that threatened all of civilization. more >
No One But You by Douglas Wood and PJ Lynch  

No One But You

There are so many things to discover in the world: feel the rain kiss your skin or the wind ruffle your hair. Hear the hum of a bumblebee; watch a water strider march across a pond; taste a red, ripe strawberry; whistle with a blade of grass.

This book is a perfect gift to share with a child — or to inspire loved ones of any age as they set out to create their special place in the world. more >
 
Book News
Franklin and Winston is a Junior Library Guild Selection.

In June, Doug appeared in concert with full choir and symphony orchestra at the famed Lincoln Center in New York City, performing Joseph Martin's gorgeous symphonic rendering of Doug's classic book, Old Turtle.
Recent Books    
Aunt Mary's Rose

Aunt Mary's Rose by Douglas WoodDouglas Wood’s tender memoir shows how caring for a treasured rosebush provides a connection between generations, and an enduring expression of attentiveness and familial love.  more >		  

Where the Sunrise Begins

Where the Sunrise Begins by Douglas WoodWhere does the sunrise begin? The answer unfolds as you turn the pages of this beautiful book.

This book moves through the simple beauty of a single day seen from the eyes of children around the world.  more >
 
Coming Soon. Watch for these new items!
 
Old TurtleNew CD recording of Doug narrating his classic Old Turtle with full symphony orchestra and choir. As performed at Lincoln Center and other notable venues around the country.

Aunt Mary's RoseNew CD recording of Doug's poignant family memoir, Aunt Mary's Rose. Includes original background music and artistic voice-character narration.
 
DOUG’S FIRST
 LIVE PERFORMANCE RECORDING!
Available on video DVD
or audio CD
 
Douglas Wood &
The WildSpirit Band:
Alive & Pickin'
Wild Spirit Band
119 minutes of live music performed by Douglas Wood, Steve Borgstrom, and Jeff Engholm. Available as a 2-disc video DVD set or 2-disc audio CD set. more >
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Music News

Douglas, his son Bryan, and friend Steve Borgstrom — the “WildSpirit Band” — received First Runner-Up in the recent Minnesota Bluegrass “Race For A Place” state band contest at the annual Harvest Jam Festival.

Steve recently took third place, Adult Division, in the state flat-picking contest at the Minnesota State Fair.

To hear the WildSpirit Band, check out the music video sampler above or watch a larger version here!
 
Soothing Grief
 
The St. Cloud Times ran a wonderful article (and video, below) about how Douglas uses music and a connection to nature to soothe grief at a recent grief conference.
 
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