Elaine Beem Robinson
Elaine Beem Robinson is the Author and Illustrator of several children’s stories that highlight the wonder and beauty of our world. Her book Uncommon Scents is a story of friendship, respect, and compassion, that models the importance of understanding the strength of our differences. Elaine retired from the University of Florida after 30 years in the field of research microbiology. She lives in Gainesville Florida along with husband Ron, Snuffy the Schnauzer, and several racehorses, also retired, in the field of grass.
Elaine Robinson's books
The Easter Bunny Cavern
Written and illustrated by Elaine Beem Robinson
Is Santa Claus really REAL? That is the question Laney West poses as she and her family members prepare for Santa’s arrival on Christmas Eve. Ever resourceful, intrepid Laney decides to record the arrival of Santa on a video using her laptop camera. When strange noises awake Laney and the other West kids early on Christmas morning, they sneak down the hall to try to catch Santa in the act. But there is no one around except a glorious tree bedecked with beautifully wrapped presents.
However, Laney remembers that her video may have actually captured Santa’s visit - if it really happened! Read what the children discover in this illustrated holiday story, told in the poetic style of Clement Moore.
The Mystery of Santa
Written and illustrated by Elaine Beem Robinson
It is the night before Easter and Kylie and Kayden cannot get to sleep, even though their eyes are closed tight and they don’t make a peep. Suddenly, a strange sound catches their attention, drawing them to the window. Outside the moon is aglow and illuminating a trail of footprints and candies, leading into the woods. Kylie and Kayden follow the tracks and discover a fantastical secret as well as an Easter challenge. Come along with Kylie and Kayden to discover the magic and mystery of The Easter Bunny’s Cavern.
Uncommon Scents
Written and illustrated by Elaine Beem Robinson
Uncommon Scents is a children’s story of a kind but bullied little muskrat named Marvin. Of all the animals in the forest, Marvin Muskrat was the poorest. And he was the lowliest, and the saddest, too. All the other animals were smarter, swifter, and more courageous than he was. Leastways, that was what Marvin believed.
But was it really true? One day, a strange creature appeared from the forest who possessed a new kind of power that Marvin had never seen before. With the help of this new friend, Marvin Muskrat was able to recognize that Muskrats also had powers and gifts, which he had always simply took for granted. This illustrated story, told in verse, is a tribute to all the bullied little critters everywhere–those with four feet, or six feet, or even only two feet.