Called Minnesota''s "Renaissance man," Douglas Wood is an author, artist, musician, composer, naturalist, and wilderness guide. As a writer of books for children and adults, he has over a million copies in print, including the classics Old Turtle and Grandad''s Prayers of the Earth. His awards include the Christopher Medal, the International Reading Association''s Book of the Year, and the Parents'' Choice Award. It''s been said that Douglas Wood''s message "resonates with truths of nature," and that he "leads his readers and listeners on a journey of self discovery." In performances and speaking engagements across the country, Wood continues to reach audiences of all ages with his superb blend of storytelling, musicianship, personal warmth, lighthearted humor, and the rare ability to lift the human spirit.