Category Archives: Books for kids

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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LIMERICK – Children’s Book – The First Star – A Fairy Tale from Jemsbooks!

Posted on September 2, 2024 by jjspina

Here is a post I wrote after I published my 12th children’s book. As with all Jemsbooks children’s books this one also has life lessons as you will see below. I have written Limericks for twelve children’s books. Here is … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by jjspina

This is an old post that I wrote last year. I hope you will enjoy reading about my dog Lucy, who was a cherished pet for 16 years. I miss her still! Here is the last limerick for my young … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Colby the Courageous Cat!

Posted on August 29, 2024 by jjspina

I wrote this story in memory of my daughter’s cat, Colby. He was a fearless cat who loved being outside and staying away for a day or so as he hunted all the animals in our neighborhood. We used to … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Broose the Moose on the Loose!

Posted on August 27, 2024 by jjspina

  I hope you are enjoying these limericks for all my children’s books. I am featuring a new one in each post. Here is the limerick for my sixth published children’s book, Broose the Moose on the Loose (2015). If … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear!

Posted on August 26, 2024 by jjspina

Many of my books are dedicated to someone I met or know. Jesse was written for a young boy that I met many years ago while vacationing in Aruba. I started talking to him while I was in the water … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on August 25, 2024 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote in 2017 that I wanted to share with you again. Jerry the Crabby Crayfish is one of my most popular books. Kids and parents love Jerry. He teaches children that it is okay to … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lamby the Lonely Lamb!

Posted on August 24, 2024 by jjspina

I wrote this book for my granddaughter when she was just a toddler. She always carried her lamby everywhere she went and slept with it too. She was happy to receive this book and proudly showed it to all her … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon!

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jjspina

This is a part of a post I wrote back in 2017 for my book, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon. I hope you enjoy this limerick and all the others I will be reposting soon. This is the perfect time to … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet is growing wild once again and a story for children about this!

Posted on August 15, 2024 by jjspina

Do you know what bittersweet is? Here is a link to discover more about this invasive plant that is invading our backyard. I have even written a story in one of my children’s books, Bedtime Stories for Children Series. Check … Continue reading →

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