I am thrilled to share this review with you of my newest children’s book: Family and Friends: Tales for Children.
This is a children’s book with six stories for ages 5-8. Each story is a stand-alone story. Children will read about two little sisters, two young boys, a boy and a toad, rabbits, a bluebird, and a mouse and a piece of cheese.
They are feel-good stories that children will want to read again and again. One story will make children laugh out loud while others will teach them important life lessons about kindness to others, friends and family matter, believe in yourself, and you can do anything if you just try.
5 Stars For ‘FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Tales For Children’ by Janice Spina
Award Winning Author Janice Spina shares the importance of family and friends for children of all ages.
What impressed me was her dedication to the two little girls that she met, who love to read, so she promised to write them a new book about friends. She dedicates all her ‘Jembooks’ to children who love to read and the parents/grandparents who take the time to enjoy books with the children in their lives.
Beautiful Book Cover Design and one illustration at the beginning of each Chapter by John Spina (Illustrator). I encourage you to purchase this book and all the ‘Jembooks’ for your children, grandchildren, classrooms, libraries and all the places where children and parents gather.
I quote a snippet about each chapter:
AMELIA AND CASSANDRA: SISTERS AND FRIENDS: This story was dedicated to two little girls I met whiledining at a local restaurant. They were so adorable when I interacted with them. I promised to write astory just for them to share since they told me they love to read. I hope they enjoy this story.
MATEO AND EIDEN: This story was written for all young boys who have ever been bullied. A true friend is someone who stands by you in good times and in bad. Stay strong and don’t let others put you down.
A BOY AND A TOAD: This was written for all young boys who love toads. Being kind to animals is what we all must do. Also, friends can be whatever you choose whether an animal or a human.
RABBITS IN THE WOODS: Family must always stick together in good times and in bad. Watch over yourfamily and keep them safe.
THE SAD BLUEBIRD: This story was written for anyone who sees someone in need. It’s important to always be kind even to those who are not kind in return. They may become kinder in the end.
THE MOUSE AND THE TASTY BUT SMELLY CHEESE: This was written for anyone who has tried to succeed and failed. We must always pick ourselves up again and keep trying as this little mouse did even if the cheese is smelly. I hope readers had a good laugh over this as you read the cadence with tasty but smelly cheese. I did as I wrote it!
Janice Spina is a retired administrative secretary from a public school system in Massachusetts. This is the 48th book Janice has published. She also has two mystery series of six books each, one for boys and the other for girls, even though both are enjoyed by either sex, and three books in a YA fantasy series. She has published 22 other books for young children. She also writes under J.E. Spina and has published nine novels and a short story collection for 18+.
Editorial Review and Endorsement by Book Marketing Global Network Review
Thank you, BMGN, for the wonderful review.
Thank you, readers, for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Feel free to come back any time.
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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Congratulations!
Thanks, Jan. Your interview was quite successful! Congrats! Come back again when you have another project ready to share. hugs
Hi Janice,
I come to you with something really strange. Anyway, did you contact me through email? And asking me, to purchase an item from Amazon, $ 250.00, because apparently you can’t. I can’t believe that it’s really you.
Please let me know as soon as you get this.
Anyway, if it is really you, i am not doing things like that, but I believe anyway, that’s not you.
Gigi
Here is what you wrote to me. apparently. I didn’t click on the email. i don’t like anything to do there. Looks like it’s scam. Big one.
Gigi
Okay, that’s fine, I’ve been trying to purchase a $250 Amazon E-Gift card by email, but it says they are having issues charging my card. I contacted my bank and they told me it would take a couple of days to get it sorted. I intend to buy it for my friend whose birthday is today. Can you purchase it from your end for me, I’ll send you a check later today regarding the payment . Here is her email(normatubmann@gmail.com) and have it ordered and on the message space, write stay strong dear! We will always put you in our prayer, let me know once you order it and forward me the confirmation once it’s done.
Thanks,
From: Gigi Sedlmayer Sent: Friday, March 28, 2025 11:33 PMTo: Janice SPINA Subject: RE: Janice Spina
Hi Janice,
Yes, my books are on Amazon and I shop with Amazon.
Gigi
—–Original Message—–
From: Janice SPINA <jjspina@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, 29 March 2025 5:15 AM
To: gsed@live.com.au
Subject: Janice Spina
Can we catch up on email for a few minutes?
Do you shop with Anazon?
Thanks
Please ignore this, Gigi. It is not me and should be put into your spam and then deleted right away. You can’t believe everything you see online anymore. It is so sad! I would never ask you or anyone else for money. Please know that. Take care. Hugs