Author Profile
Audrey Wood
26 Books
Audrey Wood is a children's book author known for her engaging storytelling and imaginative worlds. She frequently collaborates with her husband, illustrator Don Wood, and their son, Bruce Wood, to create picture books that entertain young readers. Her humorous and creative works include favorites like King Bidgood's in the Bathtub, Heckedy Peg, and the Alphabet Adventure series. She focuses on rhythmic language and playful concepts, making her stories well-suited for reading aloud. Her books have been a staple in early childhood classrooms and family libraries for decades.
Grand Nanny Penguin is trying to tell a cozy bedtime story to seven little penguins. She warns them about a penguin from long ago who refused to listen to his elders and wandered off into the dangerous snowy world. But just like the hero of the story, one of the seven little penguins is not listening right now.
The mischievous little penguin sneaks away to find his own excitement. He joins a wild dance with gooney birds, visits the noisy Walrus Polar Club, and has far too much fun sliding on the ice. He does not realize that a giant whale is watching closely, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
This thrilling and funny adventure combines a story within a story. Young readers will be on the edge of their seats as the little penguin learns a valuable lesson about listening and staying safe in the wild polar landscape.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Life is quiet and happy for Beatrix the butter maid and her best friend, a sweet cow named Gerda. They live peacefully in their cozy valley cottage making delicious butter. But everything changes when two massive, incredibly rude giants move into the castle up the hill.
The giants are loud, messy, and very hungry. When they snatch poor Gerda away to make her their dinner, Beatrix knows she has to act fast. She might be small, but she is clever, brave, and entirely determined to save her best friend from becoming a giant sized meal.
This warm and funny tale shows that brains can easily defeat brawn. Young readers will cheer for Beatrix as she uses her quick thinking to rescue Gerda and teach the neighborhood giants some much needed manners.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Princesses are supposed to be polite and dragons are supposed to be fierce. But in this kingdom, things are wonderfully mixed up. A rowdy princess prefers making messes and causing trouble, while the local dragon would much rather play the piano and sip tea.
When the two finally meet, they realize they might just be living the wrong lives. They decide to trade places, leading to hilarious results as the kingdom tries to figure out what to do with a fire breathing princess and a perfectly polite dragon.
This funny and clever story flips classic fairy tales upside down. It is a playful reminder that you do not have to be exactly what people expect you to be, and finding where you belong can happen in the most surprising ways.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Matthew and Jessica are highly competitive siblings who never seem to agree on anything. When they decide to perform a magic show, their constant bickering causes a spectacular disaster. A magic trick goes terribly wrong, and their mother is accidentally transformed into a slippery green frog!
Panic sets in as the siblings realize the spell cannot be broken by one person alone. If they ever want their mother back, they are going to have to stop arguing, combine their magical skills, and figure out how to work as a perfect team to reverse the tricky enchantment.
This funny and magical adventure cleverly explores the challenges of sibling rivalry. Young readers will laugh at the magical mishap while discovering that cooperating and working together is far more powerful than fighting.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Silly Sally is making her way to town, but she is certainly not walking like everyone else. Instead, she is traveling backward and upside down! Her unusual journey quickly attracts attention, and it is not long before she starts making some very funny friends along the way.
First she meets a pig who wants to dance a jig, and then a dog who would rather play leapfrog. As her parade of animal friends grows, the trip to town becomes wilder and more ridiculous. Eventually, everyone is traveling backward and upside down right along with her.
This playful rhyming story is filled with bouncy rhythm and contagious giggles. It is a joyful celebration of being goofy and sharing a journey with friends, perfect for reading out loud and laughing together.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Every child wonders what happens to their balloons when they accidentally float away into the sky. Matthew knows exactly where they go, but his bossy older sister Jessica does not believe a word he says. She demands to see proof that there is a magical place where lost balloons live.
Determined to uncover the truth, Jessica soon finds herself swept up into a breathtaking journey. She travels all the way to Balloonia, a secret kingdom high in the clouds where balloons of every shape and color gather when the sun goes down.
This imaginative bedtime story explores sibling rivalry and the magic of believing in the impossible. Young readers will love soaring through the sky and discovering a world where everyday objects have a life of their own.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
The kingdom is waiting, but the stubborn king absolutely refuses to get out of the water. King Bidgood has decided that his magnificent bathtub is the perfect place to spend the entire day. He invites his court to join him for a battle with toy ships, a lavish feast, and even a fishing trip, all without ever leaving the suds.
The Knight, the Queen, and the Duke all try their very best to convince the cheerful monarch it is time to dry off and rule his land. No matter what they say, the king just splashing away and demands more fun. It is going to take a very clever trick from an unexpected helper to finally pull the plug on this royal bath time party.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
In the middle of the deep blue sea, there is a single gray rock. But it does not stay lonely and gray for very long. Soon, a bright green tree takes root on the rock, followed by a red bird who lands softly on a branch.
As the pages turn, more brilliant colors are added to the island scene. A purple cloud drifts into the sky, a yellow sun begins to shine, and an orange boat sails into view. Step by step, a peaceful tropical paradise is built right before your eyes.
This gentle and visually stunning journey introduces basic colors through simple, repeating language. It builds a beautiful tropical world piece by piece, offering a relaxing and engaging way for young readers to practice identifying the colors of the world around them.
6-8 Years
175 Pages
Young Elbert is attending a very elegant garden party when he spots something terrible floating in the air. It is a dark, bristly, incredibly ugly bad word. Without thinking, Elbert snatches it up and stuffs it right into his pocket. But the bad word does not stay put for long. It sneaks straight into his mouth and waits for the perfect moment to spring out, causing a massive uproar among all the fancy guests.
Desperate to fix his embarrassing mistake, Elbert visits a clever local wizard who creates a magical and hilarious cure. This funny and inventive story explores the power of language and offers a brilliant, laugh out loud solution for anyone who has ever let the wrong word slip out.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Charley's little lowercase letters have finally learned their proper order and are bursting with excitement for their first day of school. But right before they leave, disaster strikes. Little i has completely lost her dot, and she cannot possibly go to school without it!
The entire alphabet must pause their plans and work as a team to search high and low. They embark on a thrilling game of hide and seek to find the missing dot before the school bell rings. Along the way, they meet up with the big uppercase letters in a joyful celebration of teamwork.
This clever story combines an engaging mystery with essential early learning. Young readers can search the vibrant pages to help the letters find the missing dot, discovering that learning the alphabet is a true adventure.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Ma Brindle has decided it is time to bake her legendary sweet dream pie. With Pa Brindle helping her stir, she loads the giant pastry with every delicious treat imaginable, from chocolate and gumdrops to licorice and peppermint. The smell is absolutely irresistible.
The pie is so enormous and wonderful that it is impossible to eat just one slice. But there is a catch to this magical dessert. Anyone who takes a bite is guaranteed to have the most outrageous, wild, and wildly vivid dreams they have ever experienced, and the entire neighborhood is about to find out!
This deliciously funny bedtime story is packed with sweet treats and wild imagination. Young readers will love seeing the bizarre and colorful dreams that take over the town, making it the perfect dessert for the end of the day.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
The little lowercase letters are thrilled to take a much needed vacation to Alphabet City. While exploring, they stumble upon an abandoned, broken down fire truck. Using their clever problem solving skills, the letters work together to repair the old engine and make it shine like new.
Their hard work pays off just in time. When a dangerous fire breaks out at the local letter making factory, the big uppercase letters are stuck inside. The little letters quickly transform into brave firefighters, driving their newly fixed truck to the rescue to save the factory and their capital friends.
This action packed story combines the fun of fire engines with essential early literacy. Young readers will be thrilled to watch the little letters become heroes, proving that you do not have to be big to do something incredibly brave.
6-8 Years
42 Pages
From the first light of dawn to the quiet of dusk, the world is filled with beautiful music. Across the country, children wake up, play, and go to sleep accompanied by the distinct whistles, trills, and chirps of nature.
Whether it is a child doing morning chores on a farm, eating lunch in a tree house, or playing catch in a city park, the birds are always singing. This gentle journey follows kids through their daily routines while introducing the real calls of eighteen different North American bird species, from the bright northern cardinal to the soaring red tailed hawk.
This beautifully illustrated book connects young readers to the natural world just outside their windows. It encourages children to listen closely to the environment and discover the wonderful winged creatures sharing their daily lives.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Have you ever felt as loud as a roaring lion or as quiet as a resting clam? In this joyful exploration of feelings and personality, a young boy discovers that he is made up of many different animal traits all mixed together. Sometimes he is as tough as a charging rhino, and other times he is as gentle as a soft little lamb.
Whether he is moving as slow as a snail or playing as happy as a lark, he realizes that all these different sides make him exactly who he is. This beautiful and engaging story celebrates the many moods we all experience, encouraging you to recognize the wild, wonderful, and entirely unique animal kingdom living right inside your own heart.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Everyone knows the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan was taller than a redwood tree and stronger than fifty grizzly bears. But few people know that Paul had a family just as gigantic and extraordinary as he was! His wife Carrie and their two massive children, Little Jean and Teeny, are about to leave their own enormous mark on the world.
As the Bunyan family travels across early America, their everyday chores and playful games have spectacular results. From carving out the rocky canyons of the West while playing to accidentally creating Niagara Falls during a family bath time, their massive adventures shape the very landscape of the country.
This hilarious and beautifully illustrated tall tale introduces a brand new chapter to an American classic. Readers will marvel at the larger than life antics that explain the origins of North America's most famous natural wonders.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
36 Pages
Charley's lowercase letters have a big problem. Little x is missing, and the rest of the alphabet cannot complete their daily tasks without him. Upset that he is hardly ever used, little x has run away to the mysterious castle of Master M.
The other letters bravely set off on a rescue mission, but they soon find themselves in trouble. Master M wants to turn them all into alphabet soup! It is up to little x to use some quick thinking to save his friends and prove that every letter is important, no matter how rarely they are used.
This clever mystery brings the alphabet to life through a fun and exciting adventure. Young readers can follow along as the letters work together to escape the castle and make it home just in time to bake a special surprise for Mom.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Meet Duffy, an adorable and outgoing pug who knows exactly how to spend a perfect day. From the moment he wakes up for breakfast until the sun goes down, Duffy has a very important schedule to keep. There is the before breakfast nap, the after breakfast nap, and of course, the late morning nap.
But life is not just about sleeping for this lovable dog. When his best friend comes home from school, Duffy is ready for walks, playing games, and even helping out with homework. Follow along with this gentle and funny pup as he goes about his daily routine. You can even practice telling time by checking the clock hidden in the background of his adventures. This playful story shows exactly why dogs are such wonderful companions and will leave you smiling from morning until night.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Step out of the rain and into a cozy room where everyone is sound asleep. On top of a comfortable bed, a snoring granny is resting peacefully. Soon, a dreaming child climbs on top of her, followed by a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, and a slumbering mouse. They all pile up into a tall, heavy heap of sleeping friends, totally undisturbed by the rainy weather outside.
The room is quiet and calm until one tiny, wakeful flea decides to join the stack. With just one little bite, the flea starts a chain reaction that wakes up the whole house in the most hilarious way possible. You will laugh out loud as you watch the sleepy pile tumble down just as the bright sun finally comes out to shine.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
A clever mother must outsmart a wicked witch to save her seven precious children. Before leaving for the market, the mother warns her children never to let a stranger inside the house or touch the fire. But the evil witch Heckedy Peg tricks them, sneaking inside and magically transforming the sweet children into different kinds of delicious food.
When the mother returns to find her house empty, she sets off on a brave and desperate rescue mission deep into the dark woods. To break the terrible spell and bring her family home, she must solve a nearly impossible puzzle set by the witch. This thrilling and haunting fairy tale will keep you on the edge of your seat as you watch a courageous mother risk everything for the children she loves.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Little Mouse is incredibly excited to open all the beautiful presents sparkling beneath the holiday tree. But there is a huge problem waiting up on the hill. The big, hungry bear loves the holidays too, and Little Mouse is absolutely terrified that the bear will come down and steal all the gifts.
To protect his festive treasures, the tiny mouse goes to ridiculous lengths to lock up the house and hide the presents. But as he sits guarding his stash, he starts to think about the lonely bear up in the cold, dark cave who might not have any presents at all. This heartwarming holiday story reveals that the true magic of the season is found in generosity, kindness, and making unexpected new friends.
6-8 Years
8 Pages
The moonlight is pouring into the wide awake bed, and absolutely no one can get to sleep. Granny is restless, her grandchild is wide eyed, and even the dog, the cat, and a tiny mouse are tossing and turning in the bright night. In this sleepy time sequel to a beloved favorite, a magical nighttime house comes alive with glowing moonbeams and restless energy.
Just when it seems like morning will arrive before anyone closes their eyes, a tiny musical visitor appears with a soothing melody. Follow along as the gentle song works its magic on the menagerie of pets and people, calming their worries and settling them down one by one. This beautifully painted nighttime tale is the perfect story to help you wind down, settle in, and finally drift off to dreamland.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
Deep in the vibrant ocean, a school of ten energetic little fish are swimming along a beautiful coral reef. But as they explore their underwater playground, the fish begin to leave the group one by one. Some swim off to find new friends, while others simply wander away to explore hidden caves.
Soon, the countdown leaves just one little fish all alone in the vast ocean. But he does not stay lonely for long! He meets a new friend, and before you know it, the ocean is full of life and joy all over again as a brand new family begins to grow.
This bright and bouncy countdown story makes learning numbers a delightful adventure. Young readers will love the rhyming rhythm and colorful sea creatures while practicing their counting skills from one to ten and back again.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
It is a beautiful, sunny day, and Jubal Bullfrog is so incredibly happy his feet can barely touch the ground. He has packed a delicious picnic lunch and cannot wait to share the lovely afternoon with his friends. But when he finds Gerdy Toad, she is much too grumpy to eat. Captain Dalbert Lizard is feeling tired and down in the dumps, too.
Jubal just wants his friends to feel the same wonderful joy he feels, so he makes a very special, generous wish. Soon, something completely magical and unexpected begins to happen. Follow along as Jubal discovers that a wish made with a loving heart can change a gloomy day into an unforgettable adventure filled with smiles and sunshine.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Get ready to meet the smartest, silliest, and definitely the messiest little pig around. Piggy Pie Po is a lovable troublemaker who knows exactly how to make you laugh out loud. Across three very short and playful adventures, you will watch this mischievous piggy dance, count, and get into all sorts of hilarious situations.
Whether he is showing off his clever tricks or accidentally making a giant mess, he brings incredible energy to every single page. With bouncy rhymes and bright, funny illustrations, this charming character will quickly become your new best friend. It is the perfect joyful story to read together, and you will definitely want to start right back at the beginning as soon as you finish.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Little Mouse has just picked the most delicious, beautiful, red ripe strawberry in the entire forest. He is thrilled to eat it, but there is one giant problem. A big, hungry bear also loves ripe strawberries, and he can smell one from a mile away.
Desperate to keep his tasty prize safe, Little Mouse tries everything you can imagine. He tries to lock it up, hide it away, and even put a disguise on it so the bear will not notice. But the bear is getting closer, and Little Mouse is running out of time. You get to play a special part in this clever and funny adventure as you help the tiny mouse figure out the absolute best way to make a strawberry disappear forever.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Look closely at your hands and you might just spot ten tiny, joyful piggies ready to play. These magical little creatures romp and dance right on your fingers and toes, turning an ordinary evening into an incredible adventure. There are two fat piggies, two smart piggies, two silly piggies, and even a pair of wee little ones.
Before it is time to go to sleep, they get hot in the sun, shiver in the cold, play in the dirt, and finally scrub themselves clean. This delightful and imaginative bedtime story invites you to wiggle your own fingers and toes along with the action. It is the perfect way to share some quiet giggles and calm down before drifting off to dreamland.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
