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Online Status: Last On: Jun 22, 2009 - 3:49 PM
Profile Views: 4,887
Member Since: November 6, 2007
Location: Red River Valley, TX
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/aprilrobins
Website: www.robinfalls.com
Genre: Childrens
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Published Works
A Message of Love (2007)
Travel back in time to 1959 as Linda remembers her grandmother telling family stories while they make a memory quilt. Linda is eight years old. Granny selects material for the quilt's blocks from pieces of clothing worn by family members. It is Linda's job to document these blocks in a scrapbook. When the quilt is given to Linda, it will contain a hidden message for her to find. Humor and love will abound right up to the final stitch taken at the quilting bee in A Message of Love.

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I'll Tuck You in, Deer (2007)
The Red River Valley is the setting for a rustic log cabin, home to a family with a small boy and one lazy dog. The valley is thick with forest and teaming with wildlife. One hot summer day, a young buck appears on the farm after escaping a wildfire. He wonders upon some sweet corn and slowly bonds with the family. The deer is fascinated by the colorful quilts draped across the clothesline to air. He desperately craves the warmth that he felt when his mother tucked him into her body. He believes the quilts could provide that warmth. If only someone would become aware of his yearnings. Possibly some observant person will in I'll Tuck You in, Deer.

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Keeper of Happy Faces (2007)
Deep in the enchanted forest, there stood a redwood tree with a magical green door. Inside that tree, the Hidden Folk Counsel met to discuss Mel's work potential. The counsel listed existing Keeper positions and their associated duties. They noticed that Mel was always happy. Possibly he could be Keeper of Happy Faces.

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Lovely Little Lamb (2007)
Lovely Little Lamb has been asked what his favorite springtime memories are. Vividly he lists the activities he loves the most. Fantastic images depict the Little Lamb's answers, from relaxing under the apple tree to playing baseball with his friends. Enter his world and experience the magic of springtime.

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The Beautiful Princess Without a Face (2007)
Come, daydream with Sarah about Doll Land across the Moonbeams. Observe, as Sarah relives a folktale told to her by her grandmother. A tale of a beautiful Native American China doll who learns the meaning of true beauty.

For more information go to www.authorhouse.com.

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Where is My Bennie? (2007)
When you were a child, did you have a bedtime companion that you could not go to sleep without? Was he soft and cuddly? Did he have long arms for hugging and long ears for listening? If you lost him, what would you do? Join Austin and his Grandpa as they search frantically for Austin's favorite stuffed bunny. Over and over again, you will hear Austin say, "Where is My Bennie?"

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Zachary Goes Treasure Hunting (2007)
With a little imagination, Zachary travels throughout the world in search of treasures. To Zachary's mother, a treasure is a bargain found at auctions; garage sales; flea markets; even on the side of the road in a trash pile. Will Zachary's lucky, Russian stone help them locate what they are looking for? Join the treasure hunt and find out.

For more information go to www.authorhouse.com.


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¿Dónde está mi Bennie? (2007)
Spanish Version of "Where is My Bennie?"

¿Cuándo niño, tuvo un compañero para el momento de ir a la cama, sin el cuál no podía dormir? ¿Era suave y encantador? ¿Tenía largos brazos para abrazar y largas orejas para escuchar? ¿Si lo hubiera perdido, qué hubiera hecho? Acompaña a Austin y su Abuelo en su búsqueda frenética del conejo de peluche favorito de Austin. Una y otra vez, oirás a Austin preguntar, "¿Dónde está Mi Bennie?"

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About April Robins
The peaceful setting of my farm in the Red River Valley often inspires me to paint my countryside in words. I am an honors graduate from Texas A&M University with a BS in Computer Science and a Minor in English. After years of working on software projects related to the welfare of children, I retired and pursued my love of writing children's books. I am married. My husband, of 40 years, and I have two grown children and four grandchildren.

I write with family members for our company, Robin Falls Children's Stories. I am the author of all our stories. I write the initial story. My husband, daughter, and daughter-in-law then edit my story and insert their vision. My husband has a degree in Aerospace Engineering and my daughter has a degree in Elementary Education. I feel blessed to have my family's insight and creativity added to the stories.

All of our books are family oriented with Christian values. They tell a story that is easy for a beginning reader to read, yet leaves them with a sense of accomplishment. Many include grandparents, as well as parents. None give a lecture but all have happy endings. Our books are loaded with color illustrations and are just simply fun to read. Also, we have started to translate some of our books into Spanish.

Please visit our website at www.robinfalls.com. Be sure and leave us a chirp to let us know that you where there. Also, send us photos of your pets or drawings made by your children to post on our "Pictures from our Friends" page.

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Robin Falls Kids Story Time - Win 20+ Books - Kids   6/22/2009 - 3:48 PM
Enjoy an online Library Hour with your school age kids in the comfort of your own home at Blog Talk Radio show Robin Falls Kids Story Time. The summer series includes six shows with 37 Children's and Young Adult authors reading from their books. Over... (login or sign up to read more)
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Any suggestions on Advertising a Website   2/09/2008 - 3:01 PM
Anyone have an idea on how to best get the word out on a new website? I have a cute new website but am not sure how to best promote it. I could really use some helpful suggestions. Thanks, April Robins www.robinfalls.com (login or sign up to read more)
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Chirp Chirp that All I Need He has Provided   1/24/2008 - 3:02 PM
Being a Robin, I wanted to chirp a little about a song that is stuck in my head. It goes something like this "All I need he has provided." Right now that is exactly how I feel, and I wanted to share that thought with you. It seems that every s... (login or sign up to read more)
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***Valentines 3 Word Story Game***   1/13/2008 - 11:34 PM
Let's write a valentines story for our loved ones. You can only enter three words per blog. Just continue the story that is being written. For example: There once was(blogger #1) ....a man who...(blogger #2) etc., etc. I will start the game with ... (login or sign up to read more)
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*GAME* Words that end with the letter K   1/02/2008 - 12:20 AM
I will start the game with the word "book". Let's list as many words as we can that end with the letter "K". Only one word per post please; but as many post as you like. (login or sign up to read more)
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