Category Archives: Children’s Books

Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – a fun adventure!

Posted on May 15, 2026 by jjspina

Do your children love stories about animals? Do they like raccoons? Do they love stories that make them laugh? Well, check out Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon for some entertaining and engaging illustrations that will keep your children engaged and giggling … Continue reading →

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Award-winning children’s books with life lessons from JEMSBOOKS!

Posted on May 13, 2026 by jjspina

Looking for some entertaining reading for your children that has valuable life lessons, colorful illustrations and stories in rhyme? Look no further than JEMSBOOKS! I have 23 children’s books most of which are in rhyme and all have important life … Continue reading →

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Louey the Lazy Elephant – a favorite book of children everywhere!

Posted on May 9, 2026 by jjspina

Children love my book about a little elephant who loses his way when his parents and family move to a new location. I love elephants – especially baby elephants. Louey is a baby elephant who will capture the hearts of … Continue reading →

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Reading is fun and educational! Books available for purchase!

Posted on March 23, 2026 by jjspina

I recently saw this mural on a wall when I attended a show at the Palace Theater in Manchester, NH. I had to snap a few photos of it to share with you. It reminded the importance of reading to … Continue reading →

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The Power of Reading: Boost Your Child’s Brain Development

Posted on February 24, 2026 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote in the past that I would like to share with you again for its importance to all parents about reading and the development of your children’s brains. How important is reading to children’s brain … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 7, 2026 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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Do your children like to Make Believe?

Posted on January 11, 2026 by jjspina

I wrote this series especially for children who love to make believe. Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Books 1-4 will delight children with the entertaining stories and colorful illustration on each page. These are chapter books for children ages … Continue reading →

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Animal stories for children for Christmas!

Posted on December 18, 2025 by jjspina

I have written several stories about animals including some about pets that I have had. These stories are entertaining for your young children and will keep them engaged. Have you read any of these books to your children? What better … Continue reading →

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Children’s books in series for Christmas!

Posted on December 14, 2025 by jjspina

Most of my children’s books are individual stories but I do have a few series for your children to enjoy. Here are the books in series. These books are for PS-Grade 3 children. These books will provide hours of entertainment … Continue reading →

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Do your children love crustaceans?

Posted on December 8, 2025 by jjspina

We have had several crustaceans in our saltwater tanks and freshwater tanks. I was so enamored by these creatures that I wrote two stories about my favorite ones – a hermit crab and a crayfish. Here is Clarence Henry the … Continue reading →

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