Category Archives: Books for kids

NEW REVIEWS OF DRYSTAN THE DRAGON AND FRIENDS SERIES, BOOK 4: DELFINA SOLVES A PROBLEM!

Posted on January 24, 2021 by jjspina

I am thrilled to receive new reviews of my latest book in the Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series! Drystan and his friends love hearing good things about their adventures too! My talented illustrator/cover creator husband, John, did the illustrations … Continue reading →

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Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 4: Delfina Solves A Problem – My 32nd Publication – Published in December 2020!

Posted on December 24, 2020 by jjspina

Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 4: Delfina Solves A Problem This dragon series was written and dedicated to all the children out there who love dragons! This series is perfect for Christmas or any time. Grab your copies … Continue reading →

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Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 2: Damara Helps Drystan Find His Roar – My 28th Publication – Published in April 2020!

Posted on December 19, 2020 by jjspina

Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 2: Damara Helps Drystan Find His Roar Blurb: This the second book in the magical series about Drystan the dragon and his friends. These dragons are colorful, engaging and fun to read about. … Continue reading →

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Drystan the Dragon and Friends Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the Day – My 27th Publication – Published in January 2020!

Posted on December 16, 2020 by jjspina

Drystan the Dragon and Friends Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the Day This series is dedicated to all the children who love dragons! This is a perfect series for kids for Christmas or any occasion. Bring home Drystan and … Continue reading →

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The First Star – My 23rd Publication – published February 2019!

Posted on December 6, 2020 by jjspina

The First Star – published in February 2019 This book was written for my two children when they were quite young. They were sometimes afraid of the dark so I wrote this story to allay their fears. They are all … Continue reading →

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NEW JEMSBOOKS IS HERE in time for Christmas Shopping! DRYSTAN THE DRAGON AND FRIENDS SERIES BOOK 4: DELFINA SOLVES A PROBLEM!

Posted on December 5, 2020 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that my newest children’s book – Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 4: Delfina Solves A Problem is now available on Amazon! It’s in plenty of time for Christmas shopping! Grab a copy for … Continue reading →

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Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab – My 18th Publication – February of 2018!

Posted on November 22, 2020 by jjspina

Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab – published in February 2018 This book was written in memory of a real hermit crab that inhabited our 80-gallon saltwater fish tank at that time. He is no longer with us. Clarence Henry was … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe – My 16th Publication – May 2017!

Posted on November 16, 2020 by jjspina

Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe – published in May 2017 I wrote this book for a little boy who was shy and easily frightened. His grandmother came to one of my book signings and told me about him. She asked if … Continue reading →

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 4: The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog – My 14th Publication – December, 2016!

Posted on November 10, 2020 by jjspina

Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 4: The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog – published in December 2016 This series was written for my two middle grandsons who love to read about mysteries. There are six books in this … Continue reading →

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Colby the Courageous Cat – My 13th Publication – 2016!

Posted on November 8, 2020 by jjspina

I wrote this book and dedicated it to the memory of my daughter’s cat, Colby, who we had for nine years. He was a wild one that loved hunting and staying out all night, coming home only to say ‘hi’, … Continue reading →

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