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Douglas Wood has been called Minnesota's “Renaissance man” — author, artist, musician, naturalist, wilderness guide. As a writer of book for children and adults he has over one million copies in print, including the classics Old Turtle and Grandad's Prayer of the Earth. Among his many honors and awards have been the Christopher Medal, ABBY Award, International Reading Associations Book of the Year, Parent's Choice Award, Barnes and Noble Star of the North, and Story Telling World Award.

It has been said that Douglas Wood “leads his readers and listeners on a journey of self discovery… helping them to understand themselves and the world around them.” And “…his message resonates with truths of nature.”

Doug's most recent books include the New York Times Best-Seller, What Dads Can't Do, as well as What Moms Can't Do and the adult non-fiction title, Fawn Island.

As a musician/composer, Douglas Wood's most recent recording is Deep Woods, Deep Water, featuring performances on 6 and 12 string guitars, piano, fiddle, synthesizer and banjo, blended with the natural sounds of the North Woods.

In performances and speaking engagements across the country, Doug continues to reach audiences of all ages with his superb blend of storytelling and musicianship, personal warmth and light-hearted humor, and the rare ability to lift the human spirit.

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  Old Turtle and the Broken Truth by Douglas Wood and Jon J. Muth In this profoundly moving fable, the earth & all its creatures are suffering, for the people will not share their Truth, which gives them happiness & power, with those who are different from them. Then one brave Little Girl seeks the wisdom of the ancient Old Turtle, who sees that the people's Truth is not a whole truth, but broken. $17.95 Hardcover Book | Grades K-Up

  
  Old Turtle and the Broken Truth
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  Old Turtle by Douglas Wood and Cheng-Khee Chee When all of creation argues over who God is, a wise old turtle steps in to silence the crowds and proclaim that "above all...and within all things...God IS." This nondenominational modern-day classic offers a ready platform for discussing beliefs and the need for peace and acceptance among the peoples of the world -- a message that could not be more timely. $17.95 Hardcover Book | Grades K-Up

  
  Old Turtle
  Grades K-Up $17.95