nDouglas 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 Grandads 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.n