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California Dreams: Poems 1953-1981
California Dreams: Poems 1953-1981 (2019)—This new posthumous volume collects Stoddard’s poetry, examining themes she explored for decades: life, love, laughter, motherhood, God and death.
Featured Books by Sandol Stoddard
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Dream of Eden: A Novel of Old Hawaii
Dream of Eden: A Novel of Old Hawaii (2016)—Stoddard’s sole novel for adults is an island story, a love story, and an epic historical fiction adventure set in 19th century Hawaii, Borneo and England.
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The Eloquence of Silence
The Eloquence of Silence (2008)—Stoddard employs extensive historical research to make a case for the character of the real man whose exploits are fictionalized in her novel Dream of Eden.
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What Are Roses For?
What Are Roses For? (1996)—This playful book features Jacqueline Chwast’s rich watercolor illustrations as Stoddard answers a child’s endless queries about what all sorts of things are for.
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Turtle Time
Turtle Time (1995)—The third book matching Stoddard’s words with Lynn Munsinger’s engaging illustrations finds a child learning about the importance of time for quiet contemplation.
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Prayers, Praises, and Thanksgivings
Prayers, Praises and Thanksgivings (1992)—This diverse collection of prayers and sayings from a range of global spiritual traditions includes both well-known figures and anonymous tribal poets.