I am happy to announce I have a new Goodreads Giveaway beginning on May 31 through June 30, 2017 of my children’s book, Colby the Courageous Cat! It will be available to USA residents only. I will be offering three autographed books in this giveaway.
This book was dedicated to the memory of my daughter’s cat, Colby, that she had for nine years. Colby really was adventurous. He would stay out all night and only stop in for a quick meal and a head rub and then off he would go again in search of little critters to chase. One day he chased a chipmunk up our chimney on the outside of the house. I was weeding in the front and along raced a chipmunk that tried to run up my leg to hide with Colby close behind. I screamed and the chipmunk ran up the chimney with Colby on his tail. They both got half way up when gravity took over. It was hilarious and worthy of a video which we didn’t take. Oh well, no $10,000 for me! LOL!
This book is written in rhyme and carries an important life lesson as do all Jemsbooks. Kids will love the adventures that Colby and his siblings get into.
Blurb
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.
Please sign up below for a chance to win one of three books. Goodreads Giveaway begins May 31, 2017 and ends June 30, 2017! Good luck everyone!
Please check out all Jemsbooks for some fun adventures in reading for both you and your kids – all ages! Reading to your kids is not only good for them but for you too! Spend some quality time with your children and you will be rewarded twofold. You will become closer as a family and strengthen the bond you have with them. Throw in some kisses and hugs and cuddles and you have the perfect mix.
Remember: Reading Gives You Wings to Fly! Soar this summer with Jemsbooks!
If you need ideas for more books to read, please check out this previous post in April 2017 on Summer Reading for All Ages!
Thank you for stopping by! Happy reading!
Blessings & hugs,
Janice
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About jjspina
Janice is an award-winning author with 33 books: 16 children's books for PS-Gr 4, 12 middle-grade/preteen/young adult books, written under Janice Spina, and 4 novels, and a short story collection written under J.E. Spina. She is also a writer of poetry, blogger, avid reader, reviewer and a copy editor. Janice has always loved writing and started very young writing poetry, then stories.
Her books have received 25 Book Awards and a few Finalists in contests.
AWARDS:
4 MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL - Lamby the Lonely Lamby, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon, Louey the Lazy Elephant, Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear
10 PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Books 1, 2, 3, 5, & 6. Abby & Holly Series, Books 1-5
READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS - HONORABLE MENTION - Davey & Derek Book 1,
READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL - Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 3
READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS - BRONZE MEDAL - Abby & Holly Book 1
READERS’ FAVORITE AWARDS - HONORABLE MENTION — Abby & Holly Book 2
READERS’ FAVORITE AWARDS - FINALIST - Davey & Derek Book 6
5 PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Jerry the Crabby Crayfish, Broose the Moose on the loose, Colby the Courageous Cat, Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe, Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD - FINALIST - Davey & Derek Book 6
Authorsdb Cover Contest Silver Medal - Davey & Derek Book 5
FINALISTS:
Authorsdb First Lines Contest, - Hunting Mariah and Mariah's Revenge were Finalists
Red City Review Awards - Finalist - Davey & Derek Book 4 and received a 5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards.
READERS’ FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS - 5-STAR REVIEW - Davey & Derek Book 4
All Janice's books are available on Amazon.com, Kindle, B&N and other online book sites.
One of her sports' poems was published in The Lawrence Eagle Tribune in October of 2008. She is currently working on a novel and Book 4 of Drystan the Dragon series for young children. An historical novel and a YA fantasy series will be coming in 2021 and beyond along with more children's books and novels for 18+.
Her hobbies are crocheting, walking to keep fit, hula hooping, tap dancing, going to the movies with her husband, and spending time with her five grandchildren.
Janice loves to hear from readers and appreciates reviews. Sign up on her blog http://jemsbooks.blog for a copy of her newsletters under Contact Me. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband who is her illustrator and cover creator.
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Colby sounds like fun. You write such charming stories for young readers!
Thank you, Mae. 😄
Must be a great story, Colby, the Courageous Cat. Would love to have a copy, but i don’t live in the USA. What a shame. All the best for wherever it’s winning.
Thank you. I decided to just do USA this time because it is so expensive to send out of the country. Sorry. 😘
I understand, when we have money again, after our nice holiday, i might get it, as i really like the other boos as well, i haven’t read yet. the Davey and Derek ones. all the best
Thanks, Gigi! ❤️
A lovely book. I will be reviewing soon along with a few other books for the younger readers.
Thank you, Michelle! ❤️
Reblogged this on lilicasplace and commented:
No doubt it’s an awesome book. Congrats! Spreading the word!
Thank you, Lili! So kind of you! 🤗
Reblogged this on Don Massenzio's Blog and commented:
Check out this Goodreads giveaway of the book, Colby the Courageous Cat, by Janice Spina, from her blog.
The great chipmunk chase… that sounds like a video I would love to see! At least you have the memory of it.:-)