Category Archives: children’s books

What books are your children reading now? Encourage children to read! Discover my award-winning books!

Posted on April 14, 2026 by jjspina

I have been writing children’s stories as long as I can remember since my early twenties anyway. I published my first book, in 2013. My goal has always been to encourage children of all ages to read to increase their … Continue reading →

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How to Create Inspiring Stories: Tips from an Author

Posted on February 22, 2026 by jjspina

I have been asked this question many times – How do you create stories? Well, I usually answer quickly this way – To create stories, I use some of my own experiences, dreams I have, things I read or hear … Continue reading →

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Have you started shopping for Christmas yet? JemsBooks Children’s books for the holidays!

Posted on November 23, 2025 by jjspina

I can’t believe how fast the holidays are approaching! This is what happens every year once we return from our Aruba vacation – the holidays creep up on us. I shopped online for all the things I needed and now … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks – children’s newest book – Family and Friends!

Posted on August 13, 2025 by jjspina

I have posted recently about 22 of my children’s books but did not include the latest book in the JemsBooks Family of entertaining books for children. If you haven’t hopped on JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS yet with your children, then it might … Continue reading →

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Children’s books that will delight your children!

Posted on August 12, 2025 by jjspina

JemsBooks has children’s books for ages PS-Grade 3 with rhyming verse and colorful illustrations. My husband, John, is my illustrator and cover creator. He brought my books to life. I hope your children will love these books and want to … Continue reading →

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Bedtime reading for young children Ages 5-8!

Posted on August 9, 2025 by jjspina

I love to entertain children with stories that I create full of fun adventures for bedtime reading or any time. These four books each have six stories about animals and other things along with colorful illustrations that will delight children. … Continue reading →

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Do your children love raccoons!

Posted on July 22, 2025 by jjspina

It may be difficult to love a raccoon. They are rascals, for sure! My book, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon is a character that your children will enjoy reading about. This story is told at night under the cover of darkness … Continue reading →

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Do your children love little lambs?

Posted on July 20, 2025 by jjspina

I wrote this children’s book in 2014 for my three-year-old granddaughter, Leah. She asked me to write a story about her stuffed lamb named Lamby and it had to be purple. Well, I had to think this over and finally … Continue reading →

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How important is it for children to learn life lessons early?

Posted on April 8, 2025 by jjspina

I believe that it is never too early to teach children important life lessons. The saying goes: children learn what they see and will copy that behavior good or bad early on in life. Photos are from Pexels free photos … Continue reading →

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A new review of my children’s book: Family and Friends: Tales for Children!

Posted on March 29, 2025 by jjspina

I was happy to receive this lovely review of my newest children’s book: Family and Friends: Tales for Children! A heartfelt thank you to this Canadian reader! Canadian reader 5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Addition to Your Family’s Library … Continue reading →

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