Author: Evelyn Helminen

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Hospice Movement: Revised Edition (1991)—The revised edition of Stoddard’s landmark 1978 book on hospice includes many significant updates, including a new chapter, introduction and appendix.

A Child’s First Bible (1990)—A further simplified version of the Illustrated Children’s Bible that sets the story in terms suitable for the youngest readers, again lushly illustrated by Tony Chen.

The Rules and Mysteries of Brother Solomon (1987)—An old dog named Brother Solomon lives with a group of Franciscan monks, with the secrets of the Friary Farm as his rules and mysteries.

God’s Little House (1985)—In this children’s tale, a girl who is lost in the woods finds her way to a small house where an old woman lives, working at her loom and talking to God.

Bedtime for Bear (1985)—Stoddard’s second collaboration with illustrator Lynn Munsinger is a sweet story of comfort and cajoling that’s infused with compassion and ends with a cuddly twist.