Monthly Archives: February 2020

Do Your Children Love Giraffes?

Posted on February 29, 2020 by jjspina

I wrote Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe after I met a woman whose grandson was feeling insecure. She asked me if I would write a story to help him feel better. His name was Jeffrey and this is his story. I, … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Kittens?

Posted on February 27, 2020 by jjspina

I wrote Colby the Courageous Cat to memorialize my daughter’s cat, Colby. He was quite an adventuresome cat and always getting into mischief. In this story Colby is a kitten and takes on the care of his siblings. All Jemsbooks … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Know it is Important to be Kind to Animals?

Posted on February 26, 2020 by jjspina

Do your children know it is important to be kind to animals? I wrote Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey for my youngest grandson when he was only three. He wanted a book about his favorite stuffed animal, a monkey. He … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Moose?

Posted on February 25, 2020 by jjspina

I wrote Broose the Moose on the Loose for the children at the Moose Hill School in Londonderry, New Hampshire. One day when I was picking up my grandson from summer school I noticed the glass enclosure with all kinds … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Polar Bears?

Posted on February 24, 2020 by jjspina

I created Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear for a little boy I met when on vacation in Aruba. When he found out that I was an author of children’s books he was interested in a book about polar bears, his … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Dragons? Check out Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 1!

Posted on February 23, 2020 by jjspina

If your children love dragons, they are going to love Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 1 which is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. This is a series of six books about dragons of different colors … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Jerry the Crabby Crayfish?

Posted on February 22, 2020 by jjspina

Jerry was a real pet that we had in a fish tank in our home. He was a cantankerous little fellow in a beautiful shade of blue. He did wave his claws at us to remind us to feed him … Continue reading →

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Do Your Kids Love Lambs?

Posted on February 21, 2020 by jjspina

If your children love lambs please check out my children’s book, Lamby the Lonely Lamb. Lamby was created for my granddaughter who has carried around her stuffed lamb toy since she was an infant. She slept with it every night … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Raccoons?

Posted on February 20, 2020 by jjspina

Check out my children’s book, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon on Amazon and Barnes & Noble for some fun adventures for your little ones. They will laugh and giggle over Ricky’s antics as he gets into all kinds of trouble when … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – #Childrens – Abby and Holly Series Book 4: The Hidden Stairway by Janice Spina

Posted on February 19, 2020 by jjspina

I am honored to be featured on Sally Cronin’s fabulous blog! Thank you so much, Sally! Visit Sally’s fantastic site while you are there for many authors and their books and Sally’s books too! Happy shopping and reading!

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