Category Archives: award-winning children’s books

Louey the Lazy Elephant – my first children’s book!

Posted on November 6, 2026 by jjspina

In 2013 I published my first children’s book, Louey the Lazy Elephant. This is still my favorite book because of sweet Louey. He loses his way and must find his family and herd. Children love Louey and travel along with … Continue reading →

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Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – my most popular children’s book!

Posted on November 3, 2026 by jjspina

If your children love crustaceans, then they will love Jerry the Crabby Crayfish, a delightful crustacean that was crabby but definitely entertaining. Kids love Jerry and so do their parents because there are valuable life lessons for children to learn … Continue reading →

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Award-winning children’s books for PS-Grade 3!

Posted on October 3, 2026 by jjspina

If you are looking for some entertaining children’s books that have won many book awards, look no further because you will find 23 books that you children will love and want to read often at JEMSBOOKS! Hop on JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS … Continue reading →

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JEMSBOOKS – Books for children, middle-graders, preteens and young adults!

Posted on August 13, 2026 by jjspina

My husband recently did a banner for me with all my children’s and MG/PT/YA books. If you need to know what books I have for these ages, check out this banner. There is something for all your children to read … Continue reading →

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It’s reading time this summer for kids!

Posted on July 2, 2026 by jjspina

JEMSBOOKS has 23 books for children ages PS-Grade 3, in rhyme with life lessons. Each book has colorful illustrations that will delight and engage children. It was a sincere pleasure to create all these stories for your children. I hope … Continue reading →

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Family and Friends: Tales for Children – A Short Story Collection for Children!

Posted on June 26, 2026 by jjspina

If your children enjoy short stories that are fun and entertaining, Family and Friends is the story for them. Each rhyming story is about a different subject, persons or things with colorful illustrations that will engage your children. MOM’S CHOICE … Continue reading →

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Fun to Make Believe for children ages 5-8!

Posted on June 25, 2026 by jjspina

Children love to make believe which is good for them to do. We are only children once in our lives so we should enjoy making believe. I created these four books for that reason. MOM’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER – SILVER … Continue reading →

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The First Star – a children’s book – make a wish!

Posted on June 24, 2026 by jjspina

My children’s book, The First Star, a fairytale, will teach your children that family and love are more important than all the riches in the world. MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS WINNER – SILVER MEDAL! Once upon a time there were two … Continue reading →

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An unforgettable crustacean pet – Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab!

Posted on June 22, 2026 by jjspina

Do your children love crustaceans? I guarantee that they will love Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. Clarence was a real crustacean that we had as a pet in our large fish tank. He was unusual and had to overcome some … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe Teaches Children about being kind to others!

Posted on June 21, 2026 by jjspina

Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe teaches valuable life lessons about being king to others, how to overcome something that frightens you and friendship is important. I wrote this story after meeting a woman at one of my book signings years ago. … Continue reading →

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