New Releases by Douglas Wood

Allow the quiet wisdom of birds to lift your spirit and steady your path. Perhaps no beings of the natural world are as inspirational--or as instructive--as birds. They remind us that while life may be tethered to earth, it always holds the possibility of flight. In The Thing with Feathers, best-selling author and illustrator Douglas Wood invites you to learn from our winged companions, whose lives mirror our own in meaningful and metaphorical ways. From building nests and raising young to weathering storms and seeking distant horizons, birds embody the bravery, resilience, and spirit that guide our own paths. Drawing inspiration from Emily Dickinson''s famous line, "hope is the thing with feathers," Douglas explores the many qualities that birds embody and reflect in us: wonder, patience, joy, and more. Through poetic musings and elegantly simple illustrations, each page offers insight into how nature--and birds in particular--can guide us through life''s challenges. Book Features: Meditative reflections that use birds as metaphors for inner strength, adaptability, and the courage to grow Beautiful artwork that enhances the book''s warm and contemplative tone Short, uplifting entries ideal for mindful reading and daily contemplations Universal themes of hope, renewal, and personal transformation A perfect gift for birders, nature enthusiasts, and anyone navigating life''s turning points, The Thing with Feathers is a heartfelt reminder that we, too, can soar with wisdom and grace.

A soul-satisfying journey through the wilderness that uncovers hope, healing, and the abiding grace of wild things A Wild Path is author Douglas Wood’s highly anticipated followup to the critically acclaimed memoir Deep Woods, Wild Waters. He again leads readers along a meditative path through a wilderness of many dimensions—from the lakes and islands of his beloved Canoe Country to rugged ocean coasts to a mountain chasm, from camping on the Canadian Shield to listening to the soft strains of Beethoven in the pines, and from the pain of childhood wounds to appreciation for a life rich with nature. As on every good journey, there is plenty of laughter, warmth, and humor on the trail. With the generosity and compassion of a good wilderness guide, Douglas Wood welcomes readers to accompany him as he navigates his life-path from struggling student and “worst reader in the class” to prolific writer and best-selling author. He offers courage and hope to those who feel different or left behind, and he shares how he found, through the counsel of rocks, trees, and waters, his own way toward joy and wonder and an unshakable sense of belonging. Exploring the meanings of myriad outdoor experiences, Wood seeks to understand the importance and existence of beauty, the emotional poignancy of a wilderness sunset, and the realization of dreams, while also honoring his outdoor and literary mentors, including Sigurd Olson and Aldo Leopold. Traveling across continents, over oceans, and through the landscape of time, A Wild Path ranges from solitary shorelines of introspection to peaks of triumph, finding rest and tranquility in a simple cup of jasmine tea, sipped by a campfire under the stars.

A young TV actress, recovering from addiction, comes under the care and guidance of an older, former child star who also battled addiction. Soon, a series of bizarre events leads them to a dark and complex relationship and an uncertain future.

Learn what makes Americans great, from sea to shining sea, in this patriotic and diverse picture book for New York Times bestselling author Douglas Wood. What makes Americans great? Americans are different from one another in many ways. And despite these differences, Americans share certain ways of doing and being that hold us all together. From the Fourth of July to the Bill of Rights, Douglas Wood and Elizabeth Sayles share the story of what it is to be American.

Discover all the wonderful ways grandfathers show grandchildren their love in this heartwarming companion to When a Dad Says “I Love You.” Everyone knows grandpas are best at spoiling their grandkids, but it’s just because they love them so much! Whether by attending a tea party or getting an extra scoop of ice cream, there is nothing grandpas won’t do to say “I love you!” From bestselling author Douglas Wood and illustrator Jennifer A. Bell, a clever and cozy tribute to the special bond between grandfather and grandchild.

Artist and wilderness guide Douglas Wood here presents his personal recipe for being truly alive—for arriving at the ground beneath your feet and feeling at home in the universe. Warm, witty, and wise,with a rare knack for getting to the heart of things in two words rather than two-thousand, BREATHE THE WIND, DRINK THE RAIN is a guidebook to that most elusive destination of all. Yourself.

Explores some of the many and varied ways a father can express his love, even without saying the words, such as by making pancakes, playing games, and reading a favorite story using special voices for each character.

Reveals the part that each of us plays in the beginning of every day.

While helping take care of his great-aunt's rose bush, young Douglas learns about family members who have done the same, starting with his great-great-grandfather, and comes to see how each is still part of that bush.

Readers are invited to discover nature using their sense of smell, sight, hearing, touch, and taste.

The Chickadee''s song brightens even the darkest day, but have you ever wondered why that lovable little bird sings? Master storyteller Douglas Wood provides the answer, recounting a cheerful and timeless Native American folktale, brought to life by Elly Van Diest''s striking watercolors. Chickadee''s Message reminds us of the world''s goodness and beauty. It is a message that children of all ages should hear, time and again.

All of nature argues about the forms of God, so people are sent as a reminder of all that God is, although they do not seem to understand the message themselves.