What Are Roses For?

by Sandol Stoddard Warburg, Jacqueline Chwast (Illustrations)

A collection of inspirational poetry and colorful pictures explores the most commonly asked question among children--"why?"--in terms of relationships, friendships and the meanings and uses of many familiar things.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

On December 16, 1927, Sandol Stoddard was born to parents, Carlos French and Caroline (Harris) Stoddard. She took up and finished a Bachelor of Arts degree at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. She went on to have her graduate work at San Francisco State College.

At 22 years old, she married Felix M. Warburg. They had four children, but their marriage lasted till 1963. She then met Frank Drew Dollard, whom she married in June 19, 1966. However, this marriage also ended. In June 1, 1974 she married William A. Atchley. She was married to Peter R. Goethals from 1984 until his death in 2000.

She was known as a contemporary author.

Source: Sandol Stoddard Warburg – A Short Biography.

Reviews

[Ericka · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the kind of book that could really get a kid thinking. I'm actually quite surprised my youngest brought it home from school. The art isn't really to my taste, but I can see it entertaining some kids. It reminds me of some of the more experimental and artistic animation from the 70s where everything kind of flows into everything else.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

My boyfriend asked me to be his girlfriend with this book, so it's very special to me. I love the way its written and illustrated.