Douglas Wood is a multifaceted individual known for his contributions as a composer, recording artist, wilderness guide, and self-taught naturalist. He is perhaps most widely recognized as the acclaimed author of Old Turtle, a 1993 ABBY Award winner and an International Reading Association Book of the Year.

Wood has authored several books for readers of all ages. His works often explore themes that are universally significant to both children and adults. His first book for Candlewick Press, Grandad's Prayers of the Earth, a winner of the Christopher Medal, quietly explores the theme of grief and healing, celebrating a human connection to the natural world and the enduring spirit of love.