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Audrey Wood

Audrey Wood

Americanb. August 2, 1948Children's Literature

Audrey Wood is an American author known for The Napping House, illustrated by her husband Don Wood. Her playfully cumulative texts have made her one of the most beloved picture book authors.

Works

  • The Napping HouseGrandmother settles with creatures stacked in a humorous cumulative tale→
  • Heckedy PegWitch's spell transforms children into foods until mother breaks the curse→
  • King Bidgood's in the BathtubStubborn king refuses to leave bathtub despite messengers' increasingly wild pleas→
  • Silly SallyWoman walks backwards and children follow in reverse through funny adventures→
  • Elbert's Bad WordYoung boy learns appropriate language after discovering a magical swearing forest→

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