Category Archives: award-winning children’s books

Benefits of reading!

Posted on July 10, 2025 by jjspina

It is amazing how many wonderful benefits there are when we read. I added this link below for you to peruse and learn more about these benefits. Here are some benefits to reading: 1. Mental Stimulation · 2. Stress Reduction · 3. … Continue reading →

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A Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards for JemsBooks!

Posted on May 23, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards for my latest children’s book, Family and Friends. Thank you, MCA! Below is the link to my book on Mom’s Choice Awards store. This book joins 15 other … Continue reading →

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Fun books for children PS-Grade 3!

Posted on April 24, 2025 by jjspina

I have 23 books for children with life lessons, colorful illustrations and most are in rhyme. If you haven’t checked out any of my children’s books, I hope you will check them out soon for some entertaining stories for your … Continue reading →

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What animals do your children love?

Posted on April 13, 2025 by jjspina

I have always loved elephants, especially baby elephants. If you ever watch them in action, you will see that they act like children, which they essentially are. They are adorable! My love of elephants brought about my first children’s book, … Continue reading →

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An educational and fun story for children – Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on April 12, 2025 by jjspina

My second most popular children’s book is Jerry the Crabby Crayfish. This book is based on a real crayfish that we had as a pet in one of our fish tanks. He was quite a character and is missed so … Continue reading →

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A lovely new review of Lamby the Lonely Lamb!

Posted on April 9, 2025 by jjspina

I happen to see this new lovely review of my children’s book, Lamby the Lonely Lamb. Thank you, JanS. A creative way to teach children about being different. March 28, 2025 | Verified Purchase This children’s book is a creative way … Continue reading →

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Spring is officially arriving this week!

Posted on March 19, 2025 by jjspina

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 … Continue reading →

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New children’s book coming in March! Cover Reveal now here!

Posted on February 25, 2025 by jjspina

My husband completed the cover for my new children’s book. I am waiting for my LCCN number and need to copyright it then onto publication. I thought you might like to see the cover he created. He created several different … Continue reading →

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Parents: Forget the Candy and Buy Books instead for Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 10, 2025 by jjspina

This is a post I shared in the past. Now that Valentine’s Day will soon be here BUY BOOKS – look Moms – no cavities with books! Forget the candy, parents, after Valentine’s Day – buy books instead. You will … Continue reading →

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Fun Adventures in Books for middle-graders and preteens!

Posted on January 12, 2025 by jjspina

I wrote six books in two different series for boys and girls. One series about twin brothers, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives and another series with girl cousins, Abby and Holly. Both series are enjoyed by boys and girls and … Continue reading →

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