I can feel it in the air and see it as the grass struggles to grow strong roots and green up. The trees are working on their buds and spores that can cause havoc on those who have allergies. Bushes are stretching out limbs and pushing out some signs of growth.

I love the seasons as they change. They bring a new feeling of hope and good things to come. Do you love spring? Maybe you are fortunate to live in a place that has spring or summer all the time. You are truly blessed with whatever climate you live.

Here is a poem I wrote in 2008 that I wanted to share again.

SPRING

by

Janice Spina

What does spring mean to me?

It is an awakening of nature to be all that it can be.

The ground lays dormant all through the winter weather so cold

And down under the ground grows the roots of new grass we are told.

At the first sign of warm weather the crocuses will pop through

opening their faces to the bright sun and sky serenely blue.

The trees will soon send out their lifeblood from their roots

And before our very eyes can detect new buds will then shoot.

Soon the birds and bees will have arrived

to explore after a cold winter that they somehow survived.

There is a flutter of activity from every hole in the ground

as the chipmunks and groundhogs and other rodents stick their heads out for a look around.

It makes me feel alive once again

and know that it is time, my friends

for cleaning and carting away

all the things that clutter the house and the yard this fine spring day.

Just as nature prepares ahead for the mild weather days,

we should get ready to give thanks for yet another lovely spring

God has sent our way.

2008

Did you know that spring is a perfect time to catch up on your reading and preparing for what books you will need for the summer. JemsBooks has 48 books now and more coming! Of course I will showcase one in particular that is perfect for your children for spring and Easter.

Lamby is a very different lamb because of his color. He is lonely and only wants to be accepted by the other lambs. Find out what lesson Lamby learns when a little girl, Leah, comes to the farm where Lamby lives.

This story will teach children to be kind to others who are different and that all colors are beautiful!

This book won my first book award – Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal! I remember the day that I received it! I got so excited that I shared it with everyone. It was just too incredible to believe that I a novice author had won an award. I still get excited when I win an award but not as crazy as that first one. I am grateful for every honor that I receive no matter how small it may be.

This book was dedicated to my granddaughter, Leah, who had a lamby and loved it dearly carrying it around with her everywhere she went. I purchased a second one just in case she lost the first. It didn’t fool her though. When the first one got dirty my daughter would wash it and bring out the second one. Leah knew right away that it wasn’t her original lamby. She gave the second a name but it never took the place of the first. I wonder where Lamby is now? I should ask her. She is now 15 and smart and beautiful! I am so proud of her as I am of all five of my precious grandchildren.

Here are what others are saying about Lamby.

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!

Jemsbooks Children’s books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Here are all the children’s books for young ones to enjoy all year through. The last one is the newest book for children from JemsBooks.

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. Happy spring! Keep reading and reviewing and I will stay motivated to keep writing!

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

Jemsbooks for All Ages!

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