The creative husband and wife team have many more books to their credit but what follows is a short list of the books that audrey and don woods have produced together. See more ideas about author studies, book activities and speech and language. Audrey wood s most popular book is the napping house. Ive taught them all how to truly love and care for books and they are quite good at it. See more ideas about audrey, childrens books, picture book. He writes and illustrates his own books as well as his wife, audreys books. The birthday queen is a picturebook written by audrey wood and illustrated by don wood. Theyll love it when you become these wonderful animals. The full moon at the napping house by audrey wood, don.
My father ran the farm, and my mother was a very popular elementary teacher at a small rural school nearby. He writes and illustrates his own books as well as his wife, audrey s books. Transcript from an interview with audrey and don woods. It is small, but easy for a child to hold on her own. Some of the published credits of don wood include piggiescerditos. My first memories are of sarasota, florida in the winter quarters of the ringling brothers. Audrey wood studied art and drama at the arkansas art center in little rock, arkansas. This beloved and bestselling book from audrey and don wood has been delighting childrenand sending them off to bed with laughter and sweet dreamsfor years. The napping house board book a delightful marriage of words and pictures. All books written and illustrated by the woods audrey wood. I was born and raised on a farm in the great central valley of california. Audrey and don wood piggies the napping house ala notable book iracbc childrens choice booklist editors choice school library journal best book of the year new york times certificate of excellence 1984 society of childrens book writers award 1984 young reader medal 1987.
My first memories are of sarasota, florida in the winter quarters of the ringling brothers circus. Don wood books, author biography, and reading level scholastic. Don wood paperback book the parent store select another store. Audrey wood is the author of many beloved books for children, including the bestselling classic the napping house, its companion the full moon at the napping house, caldecott honor book king bidgoods in the bathtub, heckedy peg, piggies, and piggy pie po, all of which were illustrated by her husband, don wood. King bidgoods in the bathtub caldecott honor book, hcdj, includes musical cd, like new, some damage to back cover of dust jacket while removing a sticker, harcourt brace, 2005. They divide their time between california and hawaii. See more ideas about the napping house, book activities, author studies. Since its publication, don has illustrated nearly 20 of her books. We raised peaches, sweet potatoes, almonds, grapes, and oranges.
Sep, 2010 audrey wood is the author of many beloved books for children, including the bestselling classic the napping house, its companion the full moon at the napping house, caldecott honor book king bidgoods in the bathtub, heckedy peg, piggies, and piggy pie po, all of which were illustrated by her husband, don wood. I make it my goal to read to them from a variety of different genres and styles. Elberts bad word by audrey wood, don wood, paperback. Audrey and don wood are the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the bestselling the napping house, the caldecott honor book king bidgoods in the bathtub, piggies, heckedy peg, and piggy pie po. Audrey wood born august 12, 1948 is a childrens author. Home of the childrens book author audrey wood the home of don wood, audrey wood, and bruce wood, million selling childrens book authors and illustrators, famous for the napping house, king bidgood, piggies, and more. A mother warns her seven children not to open the door in her absence, but alas, the children are duped by a tricky witch named. Granny, a child, a dog, and a cat are all napping, unti.
Don and audrey wood are the husband and wife creators of many beloved books for children, including the bestselling classic the napping house, the full moon at the napping house, heckedy peg, and king bidgoods in the bathtub, a caldecott honor book. We have a few books by don and audrey wood, which are classroom favorites each year. Don and audrey wood are the husband and wife creators of many beloved books for children, including the napping house, piggies, heckedy peg, and king bidgoods in the bathtub, a caldecott honor book. The tickleoctopus by andrey wood, illustrated by don wood published april 2000 by houghton mifflin harcourt picture book, traditional tale, noodleheadbup, an unhappy prehistoric caveboy does not know how to have fun, until he meets a wondrous creature with wiggly arms, who changes his. She currently resides in santa barbara, california. See more ideas about author studies, book activities and preschool literacy. Don and audrey wood are the husbandandwife creators of many beloved books for children, including the bestselling classic the napping house, the full moon at the napping house, heckedy peg, and king bidgoods in the bathtub, a caldecott honor book.
Audrey wood has 66 books on goodreads with 173042 ratings. The napping house, audrey wood, don wood, korean picture book 1 duration. Don wood, along with his wife, audrey, is the creator of many beloved books for children, including the napping house, piggies, heckedy peg, king bidgoods in the bathtub, a caldecott honor book, and most recently, piggy pie po. She has owned an operated a book and import store, taught chldrens drama and art, and traveled throughout mexico and guatemala studying indian folk art. He has written one book solely on his own, has cowritten many books, as well as illustrated many of audrey s books. The woods divide their time between california and hawaii. Audrey and don wood is an imaginative play book on the fingers and toes game. My students need audrey wood books, finger puppet storyretelling set, and a set of audrey wood board books. Audrey and don wood have collaborated on more than 50 books for children.
Don and audrey wood have collaborated on numerous celebrated awardwinning books for children. Summer virtual book club don and audrey wood juggling. Hoosier award, ncte notable childrens trade book, christopher award, indiana young readers award, and young readers award to name a few. Piggy pie po by audrey wood, don wood, paperback barnes. The napping house by audrey wood kids books read aloud. Delightful cumulative rhyme leads up to the consequences of piling too many sleepy people and animals in a cozy bed. The summer virtual book club for kids is a place for bloggersparentsteachers, etc. King bidgoods in the bathtub by audrey, don wood 1985 hardcover w.
Piggy pie po by audrey wood meet your next favorite book. From reading the books and seeing the pictures she take most of her fantastical stories from her childhood with the circus and from her active imagination. Learn inside information about the books of ours you enjoy sharing with children, how do we create books. The home of don wood, audrey wood, and bruce wood, million selling childrens book authors and illustrators, famous for the napping house, king bidgood, piggies, and more. For a complete list of their books, visit the the audrey woods website. It is one of the most fertile farming areas in the country. Bestselling awardwinners don and audrey wood celebrate your birthday with the best party in the world. Don wood is the illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the bestselling classic the napping house, its companion the full moon at the napping house, caldecott honor book king bidgoods in the bathtub, heckedy peg, piggies, and piggy pie po, all of which were written by his wife, audrey wood. Don wood books, author biography, and reading level. For me, the creation of a childrens picture book provides so many creative possibilities. My twoyearold got a kick out of reading this book and what a surprising ending though a little odd.
Their son, bruce robert wood, was also an illustrator, which makes art a fifthgeneration tradition in the family. The infectious cumulative rhyme of the napping house has made this book a classic. Audrey woods most popular book is the napping house. If you want to appreciate the great illustrations by don wood, spend a little more money and get the hardcover version. Children will love to read along with the ten little piggies that go from fingers to toes. In an interview conducted by publisher harcourt with them, wood was congratulated on her success in publishing childrens literature. The napping house audrey, don wood childrens books. A don and audrey wood favorite, remarkably illustrated in full color. A tangled tale written by audrey wood, illustrated by don wood. Audrey wood books list of books by author audrey wood. This is why i like books by audrey wood and her son don. Audrey has won many awards for her books including. Hi, im audrey wood, author and illustrator of childrens books. Each book combines many disciplines art, music, drama, literature, and even dance.
The board book version of this classic childrens story is well made. There are so many great don and audrey wood books, but the one that caught our eye this time around was birdsong by audrey wood. Jan 05, 2019 in this book you can meet many different animals, characteristics, opposites, and rhymes. I usually illustrate but occasionally i have cowritten books with her. The christmas adventure of space elf sam by audrey wood, don wood and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
This book is beautifully illustrated by robert florczak and introduces a variety of birds and their habitats. Get the best deals on audrey wood books when you shop the largest. Writing and illustrating picture books is, for this reason, a demanding art, but it is also rewarding, because every project carries its own unique sense of wonder and. Everyone is napping and granny is snoring until one surprise leads to another and wakes up the house.
This is such a silly, ridiculous book but its so good you cant help but love it. Audrey wood books, author biography, and reading level. The napping house board book by audrey wood, don wood. Don wood s paintings endow audrey s familiar plot with beauty and newness, conveying atmosphere as well as illustrating the story. Audrey wood is the muchloved author of more than thirty books for children, including the bestselling the napping house, piggies, heckedy peg, and most recently, piggy pie po, which she collaborated on with her husband, don wood. An video interview with audrey and don wood reading rockets.
Today is the most exciting day of the year, and the birthday queen knows exactly how to fill it with fun surprises. Don wood is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of childrens books. I have been her creative partner for about 35 years. In this book you can meet many different animals, characteristics, opposites, and rhymes. See more ideas about book activities, wood book and preschool activities. Their internationally known books including the napping house, heckedy peg, and king bidgoods in the bathtub a 1986 caldecott honor book have been translated into many languages including gaelic, greek, japanese, chinese, korean, portuguese, french and spanish. My students my students are enthralled with don and audrey wood books such as the napping house, heckedy peg, and king bidgoods in the bathtub. He has written one book solely on his own, has cowritten many books, as well as illustrated many of audreys books. Jul 16, 2012 there are so many great don and audrey wood books, but the one that caught our eye this time around was birdsong by audrey wood.