A Quiet Place

"Sometimes a person needs a quiet place."

A place that's far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life — a place that isn't ringing or talking or roaring or blaring or playing. But sometimes that place isn't easy to find.

You could look under a bush in your own backyard, where the world seems far away...and you could be a pirate on a desert island.

Or you could sit on an old stump in the woods amidst the glittering sunlight and mossy shadows and be a timber wolf.

You could look by the sea or in the desert or in a cool dark cave, but if none of these places are right, you could come home and discover another quiet place.

Perhaps the very best quiet place of all — the one that's inside of you.

In poetic and gently philosophical prose, acclaimed author Douglas Wood explores what it's like to find that special place where we all can think our own thoughts and feel our own feelings. Dan Andreasen brings exquisite imagination and thoughtful wonder to words that will inspire readers of all ages to seek out their very own quiet place.

"Sometimes a person needs a quiet place."

A place that's far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life — a place that isn't ringing or talking or roaring or blaring or playing. But sometimes that place isn't easy to find.

You could look under a bush in your own backyard, where the world seems far away...and you could be a pirate on a desert island.

Or you could sit on an old stump in the woods amidst the glittering sunlight and mossy shadows and be a timber wolf.

You could look by the sea or in the desert or in a cool dark cave, but if none of these places are right, you could come home and discover another quiet place.

Perhaps the very best quiet place of all — the one that's inside of you.

In poetic and gently philosophical prose, acclaimed author Douglas Wood explores what it's like to find that special place where we all can think our own thoughts and feel our own feelings. Dan Andreasen brings exquisite imagination and thoughtful wonder to words that will inspire readers of all ages to seek out their very own quiet place.

This poetic and gently philosophic book from the author of "Making the World" encourages readers to find their "quiet place"--either outdoors or within themselves--and to explore adventures not only outside in the world but in their minds as well. Full color.

Douglas Wood is the author of many books for children and adults, including the award-winning Old Turtle and Grandad's Prayers of the Earth, which won the Christopher Medal. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller What Dads Can't Do, and its companion What Moms Can't Do. He lives with his family in a log cabin in Minnesota.