Category Archives: books for children

Do Your Kids Love Elephants?

Posted on October 29, 2025 by jjspina

The first book I published was about a baby elephant, Louey the Lazy Elephant. I love elephants, expecially babies. They are so sweet and comical just like children. If you haven’t checked out Louey, please click on his cover to the right … Continue reading →

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A day full of flowers – summer beauty!

Posted on September 5, 2025 by jjspina

Summer is quickly flying by. My husband and I took a walk on this beautiful summer day. It was warmer than we thought, but we managed to do a mile abefore returning home. We walked all around our home and … 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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What is your favorite genre to read?

Posted on February 1, 2025 by jjspina

There are so many books on Amazon that it boggles the mind. I love to read and have an eclectic taste in reading as well as in my writing. I have favorites like everyone else. Mine are mysteries, suspense, historical … Continue reading →

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An adorable new follower of JemsBooks children’s books!

Posted on January 23, 2025 by jjspina

I was so happy to receive a photo from my nephew’s wife of their adorable boy. Lucas is a one-year-old and such a joyful little guy. I love him to bits! I saw him recently at Christmas time and got … Continue reading →

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WIP is coming along!

Posted on January 11, 2025 by jjspina

Watch for a new children’s book coming in March or before. I have written six short stories for children ages 5-8 in rhyme with life lessons. My husband is working on the illustrations which will be similar to my Bedtime … Continue reading →

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Shop today for Christmas with JemsBooks for your children!

Posted on November 25, 2024 by jjspina

If you haven’t experienced the joy of reading any of my children’s books, maybe now is the time to introduce your children to these entertaining, colorful, fun rhyming and award-winning books this holiday season. Your children will be happy, engaged … Continue reading →

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Get your kids reading with Jemsbooks!

Posted on November 9, 2024 by jjspina

When I write children’s books I think like a child and visualize what kids would like to read. Most of my children’s books are in rhyme and all carry important life lessons and good family values. Parents will also love … Continue reading →

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An invasive vine in our pond and a short story about it for children!

Posted on October 23, 2024 by jjspina

The pond in the back of our house is trimmed back every year. This year was no exception. I snapped photos of before and after it was cleared. What a difference it made but not always good. Sigh! The color … Continue reading →

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Time for some Dragons? Hop on Jemsbooks Express to meet them – Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series!

Posted on September 12, 2024 by jjspina

Are your kids ready for some adorable, fun adventures with dragons in all colors? Check out this six-book series of dragons and hop on Jemsbooks Express today! Grab your copies of this whole series for your children to enjoy this … Continue reading →

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