Old Turtle

The message of this best-selling book has a revelance that transcends time. Now, more that ever, we need to heed Old Turtle's wisdom and look beyond ourselves to heal the Earth and eliminate unnecessary divisions among us.

Old Turtle and the Broken Truth

Old Turtle returns with advice to listen to the "language of breezes...learning lessons from stones and animals and trees and stars." When a universal truth falls blazing from the sky, mankind begins to value the possession of the "truth" over the ability to understand it. A young girl seeks the help of Old Turtle to lead us back to a fuller comprehension of the truth that abounds in Nature.

Nothing to Do

Douglas Wood's text combines with Wendy Halperin's cornucopia of images to demonstrate that it is possible to find an infinite number of interesting things to do on those unscheduled days—something that is becoming less frequent in a child's life...or adults for that matter!

The Secret of Saying Thanks

In the inspirational text that made him a bestselling, internationally acclaimed author, Douglas Wood offers a spiritual homage to nature and the world. Greg Shed's stunning portraits of the natural world tenderly portray all of the many ways in which we can say thanks for the wonders in life that we sometimes take for granted.

A Quiet Place

In poetic and gently philosophical prose, explore what it's like to find that special place where we all can think our own thoughts and feel our own feelings. Douglas Wood's exploration and will inspire readers of all ages to seek out their very own quiet place.

Grandad's Prayers of the Earth

Winner of the Christopher Medal.
A beautiful and moving picture book about the bond between a grandparent and child ­ and the enduring spirit of love. An inspired collaboration between the award-winning author of Old Turtle and acclaimed illustrator P. J. Lynch, a two-time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Fawn Island

Fawn Island is not merely a charming wilderness hideaway, it is the entry to realms of thought and meaning as well. From its pine-clad shores he probes for meaning into the nature of neighborliness and independence, of community and solitude. Out of an Ojibwe legend, he explores the meaning of personal loss and life after death.

Paddle Whispers

A non-fiction meditation about the human soul encountering itself through the soul of the wilderness—on a canoe trip through the rocks, woods and water of the North Country. Enhanced with original pen and inks and favorite quotes, it expresses deep feelings about the North Woods and the meaning of a personal journey.