Discover the magic of Audrey Wood’s children’s books with fun facts, top titles, and story summaries perfect for kids ages 4–8.
Author Study for Audrey Wood
Audrey Wood is a beloved children’s author known for her playful, imaginative stories and memorable characters. She has written over 50 picture books, many of them in collaboration with her husband, illustrator Don Wood, and her son Bruce Wood. Her books are filled with humor, rhythm, and colorful illustrations that make them favorites for reading aloud. From silly adventures like Silly Sally to cozy bedtime tales like The Napping House, Audrey Wood’s stories spark creativity and bring joy to young readers around the world.
Fun Facts about Author Audrey Wood
- She’s written over 50 books! – Audrey Wood has written lots of books for kids, and many are big favorites like The Napping House and Silly Sally.
- She works with her husband! – Many of her books are illustrated by her husband, Don Wood — they’re a team who bring stories to life together!
- She used to live in a real castle! – Audrey and her family once lived in an old stone castle in California while writing and creating books.
- She started drawing before she could read! – Audrey loved art and stories from the time she was very little — she even drew pictures before she learned to read words!
- Her son is an author and illustrator too! – Her son, Bruce Wood, helps her create books too — it’s a whole family of book makers!
Books by Audrey Wood
The Napping House – A cumulative tale that has become a bedtime favorite for many families. (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear – A clever mouse tries to protect a delicious strawberry from a mysterious and ever-hungry bear. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Piggies – A playful exploration of fingers and imagination, showcasing the collaborative magic of Audrey and Don Wood. (Listen to Read Aloud)
King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub – A whimsical story about a king who refuses to leave his bathtub, earning praise for its detailed illustrations and humor. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Heckedy Peg – A mother outsmarts a witch to rescue her seven children who have been turned into food. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Quick as a Cricket – A child compares themselves to various animals in a rhythmic celebration of emotions and self-identity. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Silly Sally – Silly Sally heads to town in a topsy-turvy way, meeting quirky characters and causing cheerful chaos. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear! – The mouse from the original story learns about generosity and sharing at Christmastime. (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Full Moon at the Napping House – A follow-up to The Napping House, this time with a restless night as the full moon brings unexpected activity. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Alphabet Mystery – Little letters go on an adventure to find the missing “x” and save the day. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Alphabet Adventure – The letters of the alphabet race to get to school on time before the teacher arrives. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Alphabet Rescue – The lowercase letters become heroes when they turn into a fire truck and save the day. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Elbert’s Bad Word – After picking up a nasty word at a garden party, Elbert finds a creative way to rid himself of it forever. (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Princess and the Dragon – A brave dragon and a fierce princess switch places, turning fairy tale expectations upside down. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Piggy Pie Po – A trio of playful pigs each live out their own funny, rhyming stories in this whimsical read. (Listen to Read Aloud)
The Deep Blue Sea – A cumulative tale filled with vibrant colors and underwater surprises on a tiny island in a deep blue sea. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Balloonia – A dreamy story where a young girl visits the magical land of Balloonia to learn what happens to balloons that float away. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Ten Little Fish – A rhythmic counting book that follows ten colorful fish with a sweet twist at the end. (Listen to Read Aloud)
Which book is your favorite?
Videos of Author Audrey Wood and Don Wood
This summer we are excited to be joining with 20+ bloggers to share a Virtual Book Club for Kids with you! Each month we will be studying a different children’s book and sharing an activity to go along with it.
Activities for Books by Audrey Wood
Alphabet Adventure
- Alphabet Fun – ABC Pencil Craft
- Alphabet Activities for Kids
- Alphabet Adventure with Magnetic Letters
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
- Bear Activities for Kids
- Bear Snack for Kids
- Bear Bread Recipe
- Strawberry STEM Challenge
- Strawberry Jam Muffin Recipe
- DIY Mouse Costume
- Fine Motor Mouse Craft
- Strawberry Playdough Recipe
- Bear Paw Names
- Strawberry Themed Scissor Practice
- Story Retelling Activity
- Red Ripe Strawberry Activities
The Napping House
Quiet and a Cricket
Silly Sally
Elberts Bad Word
Birdsong
Princess and the Dragon
Audrey Wood Virtual Book Club for Kids
Audrey Wood’s books have delighted generations of young readers with their whimsical stories, lovable characters, and vibrant illustrations. Whether you’re snuggling up for bedtime or exploring letters and numbers in a fun new way, her stories offer something special for every child. We hope this list inspires you to add a few new favorites to your home or classroom library. Happy reading!
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