Monthly Archives: August 2024

Limericks – Jemsbooks – Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab!

Here is a Limerick for one of book #10 (2018), Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab, about a pet we had in one of our fish tanks (saltwater). Clarence was quite a character and fearless and determined to do his job and … Continue reading

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Limericks – Jemsbooks – Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe!

I wrote this story after meeting a woman at a book signing who told me about her nervous grandson named Jeffrey. She asked if I would write a story for him. I agreed and tried to reach her at the … Continue reading

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Colby the Courageous Cat!

I wrote this story in memory of my daughter’s cat, Colby. He was a fearless cat who loved being outside and staying away for a day or so as he hunted all the animals in our neighborhood. We used to … Continue reading

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey!

This book was written for my grandson when he was three years old. His photo is on the back cover. He has a stuffed monkey that he always carried around with him and slept with too. He is not almost … Continue reading

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Broose the Moose on the Loose!

  I hope you are enjoying these limericks for all my children’s books. I am featuring a new one in each post. Here is the limerick for my sixth published children’s book, Broose the Moose on the Loose (2015). If … Continue reading

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear!

Many of my books are dedicated to someone I met or know. Jesse was written for a young boy that I met many years ago while vacationing in Aruba. I started talking to him while I was in the water … Continue reading

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I WAS SCAMMED!

A frightening thing happened to me recently! While I was trying to sign up for a book signing at a local venue I sent a DM to two people who were listed under the venue. I heard from one of … Continue reading

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

This is a post I wrote in 2017 that I wanted to share with you again. Jerry the Crabby Crayfish is one of my most popular books. Kids and parents love Jerry. He teaches children that it is okay to … Continue reading

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lamby the Lonely Lamb!

I wrote this book for my granddaughter when she was just a toddler. She always carried her lamby everywhere she went and slept with it too. She was happy to receive this book and proudly showed it to all her … Continue reading

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon!

This is a part of a post I wrote back in 2017 for my book, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon. I hope you enjoy this limerick and all the others I will be reposting soon. This is the perfect time to … Continue reading

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