David Wood is an actor, composer, producer, director, lyric writer, magician, author and playwright, writing and directing a string of theatre hits, all for children, including stage adaptations of well-known books. The Times described him as 'the national children's dramatist'. He was awarded an OBE in 2004 for his services to literature and drama.

Foreword by David Wood
Introduction about the use of Drama across the curriculum
The Plays:
The Gingerbread Man
The See-Saw Tree
The BFG
Save the Human
Mother Goose's Golden Christmas
Before each play there are introductions containing:
Age range, running time, cast numbers
Cast list with lead roles / dual roles / opportunities for extension or ensemble
Character notes including costume suggestions
Music / SFX notes
After each play there are:
Notes on rehearsal activities / tasks
Extracts and short activities
Sample lesson plan(s) for use across wider curriculum E.G. Geography, Literacy, SMSC