Published Works
Children enter stories with a kind of wholehearted trust adults often forget how to access. Writing for them means creating worlds where wonder matters, feelings are taken seriously, and even the smallest voice can become courageous.
When a young boy named Sam sets out to build a boat with his own two hands, he pours his heart into every detail-carefully carving, sanding, and painting it until it is just right. The little blue boat becomes his greatest treasure... until one unexpected gust of wind carries it away down the stream.
Every book Ms. Soland writes is an invitation to come closer, listen carefully, and imagine freely. For a few pages, we can stop the world together.
Soland’s Children’s Books
The Christmas Tree Angel, 2013
The Unmade Moose, 2015
Thump, 2015
Somebunny To Love, 2016
The Truth About God's Rainbow, 2020
The Boy & The Bagel Necklace, 2020
God's Hands and Feet, 2020
The Christmas Coat, 2022
Twice Mine, 2026
The Floating Balloon, 2026
THE FLOATING BALLOON
What if a simple balloon could change a whole community? When young Andrew receives a bright green balloon, he discovers it's more than just a toy-it's an opportunity. As the balloon passes from one person to another, it becomes a quiet reminder to care for others.