We all love our pets no matter what they are – dogs, cats, gerbils, fish, reptiles, etc. They are special in their own way and make our lives better.
I’ve had three dogs, a cat, fish, after I was married and when I was younger parakeets and rabbits. Each time I lost a pet, it was traumatic. We bond with them and they leave an empty space in our hearts. They did make it a lot better while they were with us though and leave us with wonderful memories.
Besides my two crustacean books that I recently posted about, I also wrote about my dog and my daughter’s cat. I plan to write about my son’s dog in a new MG/PT series that will be coming out in 2027. I won’t share anything more about this series until after I finish my present YA series.
Getting back to my pets, here are the books that I created for your children’s enjoyment. The first one is about my dog, a mix of toy terrier and chihuahua. She was special in every way and kept me sane during a troubled time in my life. I miss her to this day. Here is Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier.
MOM’S CHOICE AWARD – SILVER MEDAL WINNER!
This book is based on my dog, Lucy, who I had for 16 years. She was quite a character and did all the things that are in this book. She loved my spaghetti with homemade sauce, watched TV shows featuring animals, hated baths, “sang” when music was played, and had two cherished possessions, a knotted rag and a ball. I hope you will enjoy reading about Lucy. She is no longer with us and can never be replaced.
I hope you will introduce your children to Lucy and let them experience what it is like to have such a wonderful pet. Having a pet teaches children how to take care of something other than themselves and forces them to take responsibility for its feeding and care. My husband, John Spina, created the cover and the illustrations.
The other book about my daughter’s cat is Colby the Courageous Cat. Colby’s story is not at all true. He was courageous though and loved to be outside. He only came home to get a snack and some love. He loved to chase squirrels and other little animals and climb trees and even the side of our house by the chimney. I witnessed him do this when he was chasing a squirrel up the side of the chimney. I wish I could have tapped it. It was unbelievable!
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Colby is one of a litter of four kittens. The kittens get into all kinds of trouble. Being the biggest and strongest, Colby’s mother expects him to watch over the smaller kittens and keep them safe. Read and find out what Colby does to meet his mother’s expectations.
Both of these pets made a difference in my family’s lives. Colby and Lucy were loved and cherished for the time we were blessed with them. I hope you have felt the joy of having a pet as I have.
Here are what readers are saying about these two books on Amazon.
Introduce your children today to award-winning books that are in rhyme with valuable life lessons that will stay with them for a life time.
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I wrote two books about crustaceans that were pets in our home in two different fish tanks. One was a crayfish, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish. Jerry was an entertaining character who really was crabby.
All my covers were created by my talented husband, John Spina, along with the beautiful illustrations that will delight your children.
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Jerry is a crabby crayfish who all day long wishes he could be a fish. One day something happens in the fish tank that makes Jerry change his mind. Read about the valuable lesson Jerry learns.
I wrote this story about Jerry to immortalize him and enable children to learn about this fascinating character who had his own personality. He did do most of the things I mentioned in the book, e.g., waving his claws at anyone who tapped the glass of the tank or stayed too long looking at him. He liked his privacy especially when it was time for him to molt. We enjoyed watching him in action and miss him. We tried to purchase another one but stores do not have them anymore like Jerry. He really was a brilliant blue as you can see on the cover. My grandkids loved him and were devastated when he died.
The other book I wrote about a crustacean is Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. Clarence Henry lived in our large 95-gallon tank. When my husband purchased him, he didn’t notice that Clarence was missing a right claw and one leg. There were other fish in the tank when he was introduced to his new home. Clarence kept to himself and didn’t let the curious fish bother him. He did everything in the book that I described. We had other hermit crabs before and after Clarence but no one was as entertaining or worked as hard as Clarence to overcome his handicaps.
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Clarence Henry is different from other hermit crabs. He came to his new home minus one claw and a leg. He needs to protect himself until he can grow new appendages. Will Clarence Henry be able to meet the challenges in his new water world? Clarence Henry was a real aquatic hermit crab who lives in a saltwater fish tank in our home. We watched him interact with the other creatures in the tank. He was resilient, intelligent, and a joy to have as a pet. We took some photos of him as he grew his claw and leg and changed shells. We shared these photos and facts about hermit crabs in the back of the book. I hope you will enjoy them. This book will make a wonderful resource for classrooms.
Here are what readers are saying about these two books on Amazon.
All JEMSBOOKS carry important life lessons for children that are incorporated into each book in rhyme. Parents will love these books when they see how much their children enjoy them while learning these lessons. Remember: reading daily improves their reading levels in school, which is a good thing.
Both of these books provide interesting information about crustaceans that can be useful to schools as a resource for their libraries. Children will love learning about these fascinating creatures which will whet their appetites for learning more.
Introduce your children to these educational books today and see how much fun they will have as they read about these two unforgettable characters. Knowing that they were real makes them even more memorable.
Here are the life lessons your children will learn from my children’s books:
Louey the Lazy Elephant – Louey teaches children the importance of not being lazy and always listening to your mother.
Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – Ricky teaches children to always listen to their mother.
Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – Jerry teaches children that it is okay to be different, be the best you can be and be happy with who you are.
Lamby the Lonely Lamb – Lamby teaches children to accept differences and to be kind to others.
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – Jesse teaches children that friends are important, and mothers know best.
Broose the Moose on the Loose –Broose teaches children to be kind and accepting of others who are different than you are.
Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey – Sebastian teaches children how important it is to be kind to animals, that animals have feelings too like humans and deserve our respect.
Colby the Courageous Cat – Colby teaches children to love one another and take care of their siblings.
Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe – Jeffrey teaches children to be brave and help others in need.
Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab – Clarence Henry teaches children to work hard and do the best you can do and be happy with who you are.
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier – Lucy teaches children to be kind to pets, how important a pet can be and how much this pet loves us unconditionally.
The First Star – teaches children that love of family is more important than all the riches in the world.
Drystan the Dragon Series Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the Day – Drystan demonstrates to children that being kind and helping others is important and the right thing to do.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 2: Damara Helps Drystan Find His Roar – Drystan demonstrates the importance of friendship, being kind to others and helping others in need.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 3 – Delbert Finds Himself – Drystan teaches Delbert, a shy dragon, the importance of loving yourself as you are and that all colors are beautiful!
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 4: Delfina Solves a Problem – Delfina helps Drago love himself and teaches him to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 5: Drago Does a Good Deed – Drago finds a rabbit in need of his help. He learns that it is better to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy – Dragana helps a fairy who is injured and in need. She doesn’t hesitate to help in any way she can and goes above and beyond to help this fairy. Being kind and helping others is what Dragana learns.
Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 1: These six stories promote good behavior, encourage children to be kind to others, friends are important, differences should be accepted, and we are all unique and special.
Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 2: These six stories help children to realize the importance of friendship, family, helping others in need and that it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 3: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn valuable life lessons to be kind to others in need, family and friends are important and it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Once Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 4: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn to be kind to others, it’s okay to be different, family matters more than riches or being famous, friends are important and be the best you can be.
Family and Friends: Tales for Children: These six stories teach children the importance of family and friends, that they matter, bullying should never be tolerated or accepted, help others in need, be the best you can be and never give up.
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon because there is always something brewing at JEMSBOOKS!
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READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
I will be taking off a couple of weeks from writing, blogging and emails. It is time to have a little breather in between projects. I have started book 6 of my fantasy series but plan to publish it at the end of this year or beginning of 2027.
I will do my best to schedule a few posts over the next week or so but I will not be answering any emails until after two weeks. This is the only way I can get some down time away from working on another book. It’s a time to clear my mind and energize my creativity.
While I am taking a break, please visit my blog and look over my many posts here and books on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
I will not take a break from reading though. There is always time to read. I plan to read several books while I am taking a break from writing. It relaxes me. Does reading do that to you too? Happy reading everyone!
When I return, I will have plenty to write about once again. My mind will be sparking with ideas and energized to pick up where I left off. Will you be ready for what I will come up with next?
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READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
Do your children love stories about animals? Do they like raccoons? Do they love stories that make them laugh? Well, check out Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon for some entertaining and engaging illustrations that will keep your children engaged and giggling as they turn each page.
I know how rambunctious and troublesome raccoons can be first hand. We have had these naughty visitors to our back deck where they leave a path of destruction in their wake. I created this story with this in mind. Of course, my story is a funny tale that will delight your children and have them wanting to read it again and again. My husband created the beautiful illustrations that capture the story and bring it to life.
MOM’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER – SILVER MEDAL!
Ricky is a rambunctious or very active raccoon who likes to wander around to find something new to eat. One night during his foraging for food Ricky runs into all kinds of trouble. Will Ricky get home safely? Will he learn his lesson to listen to his mother?
Children will learn valuable life lessons as all my children’s books impart. These lessons will delight parents too. I know how important it is for children to learn these lessons in a fun way. They will enjoy reading and not realize that they are learning important life lessons at the same time.
Introduce your children today to this fun and entertaining book. You will love Ricky as much as your children do. It has earned a Silver Medal from @MomsChoiceAwards too!
Please consider giving books to all the children on your list for all occasions. There is nothing better than to see a child’s eyes light up when you give him/her a book – even more so when you read the book to them. You are giving them so much more than you could ever imagine, e.g., you spark their imagination, heighten their creativity, lift their spirits, increase their vocabulary, open up a whole new world to them, enhance their health and wellbeing and encourage them to love reading. The gift of a book is worth more than gold to our children, grandchildren. Keep reading and gifting books to children. Let’s bring up a generation of readers and thinkers. Thank you for your support!
I feel pure joy writing for children and hope with God’s help and blessing to continue to write many more fun adventures for children to read and enjoy. I do enjoy writing for MG/PT/YA and 18+ too!
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back soon where there is always something brewing at JEMSBOOKS!
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READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
Looking for some entertaining reading for your children that has valuable life lessons, colorful illustrations and stories in rhyme? Look no further than JEMSBOOKS! I have 23 children’s books most of which are in rhyme and all have important life lessons that you will want your children to learn while they are having fun reading.
Please consider giving books to all the children on your list for all occasions. There is nothing better than to see a child’s eyes light up when you give him/her a book – even more so when you read the book to them. You are giving them so much more than you could ever imagine, e.g., you spark their imagination, heighten their creativity, lift their spirits, increase their vocabulary, open up a whole new world to them, enhance their health and wellbeing and encourage them to love reading. The gift of a book is worth more than gold to our children, grandchildren. Keep reading and gifting books to children. Let’s bring up a generation of readers and thinkers. Thank you for your support!
I feel pure joy writing for children and hope with God’s help and blessing to continue to write many more fun adventures for children to read and enjoy. I do enjoy writing for MG/PT/YA and 18+ too!
My goal in writing for children is to encourage them to read daily to enhance their life through good health and increase their creativity. Please read to your children daily even after they can read by themselves. This is a wonderful time to bond, cuddle, and get closer to your children. They will love and remember fondly the times you spent with them. Please keep reading and I will keep writing! Happy Reading Everyone!
Here are the life lessons your children will learn from my children’s books:
Louey the Lazy Elephant – Louey teaches children the importance of not being lazy and always listening to your mother.
Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – Ricky teaches children to always listen to their mother.
Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – Jerry teaches children that it is okay to be different, be the best you can be and be happy with who you are.
Lamby the Lonely Lamb – Lamby teaches children to accept differences and to be kind to others.
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – Jesse teaches children that friends are important, and mothers know best.
Broose the Moose on the Loose –Broose teaches children to be kind and accepting of others who are different than you are.
Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey – Sebastian teaches children how important it is to be kind to animals, that animals have feelings too like humans and deserve our respect.
Colby the Courageous Cat – Colby teaches children to love one another and take care of their siblings.
Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe – Jeffrey teaches children to be brave and help others in need.
Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab – Clarence Henry teaches children to work hard and do the best you can do and be happy with who you are.
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier – Lucy teaches children to be kind to pets, how important a pet can be and how much this pet loves us unconditionally.
The First Star – teaches children that love of family is more important than all the riches in the world.
Drystan the Dragon Series Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the Day – Drystan demonstrates to children that being kind and helping others is important and the right thing to do.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 2: Damara Helps Drystan Find His Roar – Drystan demonstrates the importance of friendship, being kind to others and helping others in need.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 3 – Delbert Finds Himself – Drystan teaches Delbert, a shy dragon, the importance of loving yourself as you are and that all colors are beautiful!
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 4: Delfina Solves a Problem – Delfina helps Drago love himself and teaches him to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 5: Drago Does a Good Deed – Drago finds a rabbit in need of his help. He learns that it is better to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy – Dragana helps a fairy who is injured and in need. She doesn’t hesitate to help in any way she can and goes above and beyond to help this fairy. Being kind and helping others is what Dragana learns.
Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 1: These six stories promote good behavior, encourage children to be kind to others, friends are important, differences should be accepted, and we are all unique and special.
Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 2: These six stories help children to realize the importance of friendship, family, helping others in need and that it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 3: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn valuable life lessons to be kind to others in need, family and friends are important and it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Once Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 4: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn to be kind to others, it’s okay to be different, family matters more than riches or being famous, friends are important and be the best you can be.
Family and Friends: Tales for Children: These six stories teach children the importance of family and friends, that they matter, bullying should never be tolerated or accepted, help others in need, be the best you can be and never give up.
JEMSBOOKS have won 23 awards from Mom’s Choice Awards, Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, and Top Shelf Book Awards.
Here are what readers are saying on Amazon.
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Introduce your children to reading that is fun, entertaining and educational with JEMSBOOKS. There is never anything that will frighten children. There are colorful illustrations that will engage and delight children. Watch your children as they read and learn valuable life lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime and be passed onto their own children one day.
Did you know that reading is good for you? Reading is not only important for children but it’s also very important for adults. It not only increases your word vocabulary and stimulates your mind, but also gives you a feeling of wellbeing and promotes good health, dispels feelings of loneliness, improves your memory, promotes better patterns of sleep, and don’t forget – it brings families closer when they share and read books together.
Please leave a review for books you love wherever you purchased them. We authors will love you back and appreciate your efforts to share our work. Word of mouth is the best way to spread word about a book.
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon because something is always brewing at JEMSBOOKS!
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READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
I created this series to give hope to all who are in need. If you need to read something uplifting and inspiring with endearing characters that will resonant with you for a long time, then you must pick up this series. Please check it out today. I assure you that you will be inspired and moved and feel there is hope and love in this crazy world. You will want to have Branyrd on your side and watching over you.
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This is not a children’s book. Branyrd is a different kind of angel. She has a difficult time being understood because of her habit of getting into all kinds of trouble and for her unacceptable language. Angels are not supposed to swear.
This angel must earn levels to be accepted by the LORD. She is presently at Angel Fourth Class and must ascend to Angel First Class in order to be given a mission to travel to Earth to help a human in trouble.
Once she reaches Angel First Class, she is given a mission and travels to Earth to help a battered woman and her child. Since she is so new to the ways on Earth, Branyrd is accompanied by her Guardian Angel Benedicto, Angel First Class on High, who guides and advises her.
Branyrd doesn’t know what she will do or how she will complete this mission. She must show her strengths and succeed, or she may be demoted. What she finds on Earth is not what she expected. It certainly is nothing like Heaven. There are dangerous people but also those who she will miss dearly when she must leave.
This is a four-book series that should be read beginning with book 1 to get into the main character and her role in helping others according to God’s plan. HE sends her down to Earth to help those in need and give people some hope. After reading this series you will find peace and comfort in your life that nothing is impossible if you only believe.
Here are what others are saying about Branyrd the Angel Series Books 1-4.
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Here are some book trailers to grab your attention.
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READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
Here is a post I have sent in the past and wanted to share again since it says it all for Mothers everywhere. God bless all mothers on their special day!
I don’t know what my kids plan for Mother’s Day yet but hope to hear from them soon. My husband and I plan to see a play and go out to dinner on Saturday and leave Sunday open for the kids.
Happy Mother’s Day (This lovely painting was created by my granddaughter, Leah, more than a few years ago.)
I hope all mothers out there have a wonderful day. It’s your day – may all your loved ones make it special in every way!
Each Mother’s Day I miss my mother even more. I wrote this poem many years ago and it says everything about her and how special she was.
It is never easy losing a loved one but they will always be with us in our hearts and memories. Some days I still talk to my mother when I have something important to share. I’m sure she is listening to me and smiling. Each time I eat something that she especially loved, I enjoy it even more as I offer it up to her. She loved her desserts, I not so much but I will have some just for her from time to time.
My mom, Beatrice
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
By Janice Spina
You were always there for me
To guide and pave the way.
You bandaged my scraped knees.
You hugged and kissed the hurt away.
You listened when I needed an ear
To solve a problem you were always there.
You taught me right from wrong
and soothed me to sleep with a sweet song.
When I was sick you stroked my fevered brow.
and slept by my side as long as time would allow.
You have been gone now for many a year
but in my heart I hold you forever near.
I miss and think of you every single day.
But I know I will join you when our Lord calls me His way.
Roses I received for other occasions from my husband to share with all mothers!
Here are some roses for all the lovely, hard-working, dedicated mothers out there. Please accept them with my love. Take care, stay safe and well. May your family shower you with love and appreciation for all that you do for them and definitely deserve.
Apple pie for Mom!
Thank you so much for stopping by today to read this post. I hope you will come back again real soon. Thank you for your kind support of me and my books. Please check out all my books on Amazon and Barnes & Noble whenever you need a good read. Stay safe and well. God Bless. Happy Reading!
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READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
Children love my book about a little elephant who loses his way when his parents and family move to a new location. I love elephants – especially baby elephants. Louey is a baby elephant who will capture the hearts of your children. They will want to read about Louey over and over again.
WINNER OF SILVER MEDAL – MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS 10/29/20
Louey is an adorable but lazy elephant who likes to sleep late. One day Louey wakes up to find that the whole herd has moved on without him. Louey is very upset but he is determined to find his herd. Does Louey find his way to his family and friends? Does he learn that it doesn’t pay to be lazy? Take Louey home with you and find out.
Louey is the first children’s book I ever wrote and is still my favorite. Some readers have told me that they love Louey too and consider him their favorite. This is the first book my husband illustrated in crayon drawings. He has told me that he wants to update it into digital drawings but I won’t let him. I like to remember the way we first started with Louey and keep him this way, otherwise he will not be distinctive and stand out in a crowd. I think children love to color, I know I always did as a child. When they see Louey in this colorful format they will want to color too.
At some of the book signings in the past I brought along some coloring pages of some of my books for the children to enjoy. They were excited about them and couldn’t wait to go home and color after their parents purchased Louey as a guide.
If your children love baby elephants, they will adore Louey and cheer him on as he travels to find his parents and family. They will also learn an important life lesson about always listen to your mother.
Here are what others are saying about Louey on Amazon.
All JEMSBOOKS carry important life lessons and never have any scary or unacceptable language or material for children. I value how important reading is not only for children but also for all ages for their good health and wellbeing.
Here are the life lessons your children will learn from my children’s books:
Louey the Lazy Elephant – Louey teaches children the importance of not being lazy and always listening to your mother.
Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – Ricky teaches children to always listen to their mother.
Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – Jerry teaches children that it is okay to be different, be the best you can be and be happy with who you are.
Lamby the Lonely Lamb – Lamby teaches children to accept differences and to be kind to others.
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – Jesse teaches children that friends are important, and mothers know best.
Broose the Moose on the Loose –Broose teaches children to be kind and accepting of others who are different than you are.
Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey – Sebastian teaches children how important it is to be kind to animals, that animals have feelings too like humans and deserve our respect.
Colby the Courageous Cat – Colby teaches children to love one another and take care of their siblings.
Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe – Jeffrey teaches children to be brave and help others in need.
Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab – Clarence Henry teaches children to work hard and do the best you can do and be happy with who you are.
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier – Lucy teaches children to be kind to pets, how important a pet can be and how much this pet loves us unconditionally.
The First Star – teaches children that love of family is more important than all the riches in the world.
Drystan the Dragon Series Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the Day – Drystan demonstrates to children that being kind and helping others is important and the right thing to do.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 2: Damara Helps Drystan Find His Roar – Drystan demonstrates the importance of friendship, being kind to others and helping others in need.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 3 – Delbert Finds Himself – Drystan teaches Delbert, a shy dragon, the importance of loving yourself as you are and that all colors are beautiful!
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 4: Delfina Solves a Problem – Delfina helps Drago love himself and teaches him to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 5: Drago Does a Good Deed – Drago finds a rabbit in need of his help. He learns that it is better to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy – Dragana helps a fairy who is injured and in need. She doesn’t hesitate to help in any way she can and goes above and beyond to help this fairy. Being kind and helping others is what Dragana learns.
Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 1: These six stories promote good behavior, encourage children to be kind to others, friends are important, differences should be accepted, and we are all unique and special.
Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 2: These six stories help children to realize the importance of friendship, family, helping others in need and that it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 3: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn valuable life lessons to be kind to others in need, family and friends are important and it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Once Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 4: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn to be kind to others, it’s okay to be different, family matters more than riches or being famous, friends are important and be the best you can be.
Family and Friends: Tales for Children: These six stories teach children the importance of family and friends, that they matter, bullying should never be tolerated or accepted, help others in need, be the best you can be and never give up.
If you haven’t introduced this book or any of my children’s books to your children, maybe now is the time to do that and see the joy on their faces as they discover how adorable Louey is as well as many of my other animal stories.
Thank you for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon for there is always something brewing at JEMSBOOKS!
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
Here is a post that I sent two years ago. I had to share it again now that the Orioles are here! It has some great photos. I also shared some new photos below from this year’s arrivals. There are three birds in these photos – one female, light orange, and two males bright orange. It appears that the female is not happy that the two males are hogging the feeder of grape jelly. I don’t blame her! Haha!
I was happy to see that the Baltimore Oriole birds are now here right after the hummingbirds. Of course I had to snap some photos as always of these beautiful birds. They truly are colorful and a pleasure to see once again.
These photos are of a male who is bright orange while the female is a paler shade of orange. I haven’t seen a female yet but I’m sure she is close by. They usually take turns eating with the female in second place. Something is wrong here!
They are attracted by the orange feeder and the grape jelly. They will not eat grape jam or any other flavors. Thanks to my husband, they eat well. He always keeps a large jar of grape jelly on hand. I prefer grape jam myself. Ha!
I enjoy seeing these birds as well as all the others and have to thank John for taking the time to attract them to our feeders with all the tasty seeds. If it was up to me I wouldn’t be doing all this – too busy with my writing and other stuff.
Now back to my WIP and the final edit before publishing. Sigh!
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Come back again soon for more news about upcoming books, reviews and whatever else pops into my overcrowded head.
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
Here is a post I sent two years ago about Hummingbirds. This year I spotted my first one on 5/4/26. I didn’t react quick enough to snap a photo, so I will share all these photos from the past of these amazing little birds.
We had a warmer day on 5/5/26 and cleaned off our back deck and moved around the furniture. We planned to sit and enjoy the nice weather. I was hoping to spot another hummingbird, but no luck.
HERE’S THE POST FROM 2024.
I was excited to see my favorite birds arrive on 5/4/24. I look forward with great anticipation to seeing them. It really feels like spring when they are here. They brighten my day each time they appear and are amazing to watch in action.
As I was sitting on my back deck this lovely spring day in the high 60’s to 70 degrees, I noticed a hummingbird at one of our three feeders. It was an emerald-throated one and looking quite thirsty. I snapped a few photos of him and a video. The birds usually are here in New England around the first of May or so. In years past they have arrived a little later. I guess it all depends upon their flight and how long it will take for them to get here.
I always find it amazing that these incredible little creatures can fly such long distances and always remember where we kept our feeders from past years. If we dare move the feeders they always go to the former placement of them first but eventually find the feeder’s new location. We do try to put their feeders in the same locations so as not to confuse them. The same goes true for the colorful Baltimore Oriole birds. We are expecting them any time now. It is exciting to see them return here to feed too. I will definitely share some photos of them with their brilliant orange and black feathers.
I never get tired of seeing these beautiful, fascinating and wondrous creatures. They move so swiftly, can stop in mid-air and even fly backwards and almost upside down. They are like graceful little helicopters as they search for food to sustain their little bodies.
There will be many more photos snapped as I see different ones. I missed taking a photo of a ruby-throated one that visited my kitchen window feeder. I was washing dishes and looked up to see him looking back at me as he drank his fill. I didn’t dare move too quickly or he would have flown away and then I wouldn’t get to see him at all. I always talk softly to them and keep my eyes on them without moving. They can’t hear me but they do keep their eyes on me too. I feel as if we are somehow connecting. Haha! I hope to snap a quick photo next time.
Here is a poem I wrote several years ago that I like to share each time I post about them.
HUMMINGBIRD
by Janice Spina
It’s as delicate as a butterfly
And graceful as a lark.
Wings beating in a symphonic rhythm
As it maneuvers around each flower,
And dips its beak to draw out the sweet-smelling nectar.
I watch as it moves effortlessly.
Its iridescent wings rapidly beating
As it hovers like an acrobat in midair.
Its feathers glisten with color and reflect the sun’s rays.
Seeing this bird in its element is to experience pure wonder and joy.
One knows there is something greater out there
That created the glorious hummingbird!
Watch for more photos of these litter critters and also the Baltimore Orioles who should be here soon if not already.
In case you want to know more about these beautiful birds, here is a link to a site to educate you. I have seen three different kinds of hummingbirds in our area – ruby-throated, emerald and a black and white variety. The eggs they lay are the size of a pea. It’s a wonder that they survive being so small at birth. I have seen some birds that are a little larger but most of them are quite petite and adorable.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed my photos and learning mor
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
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