Category Archives: crustaceans

Do your children love crustaceans?

Posted on July 11, 2025 by jjspina

My two children’s books about crustaceans are fun and informative for your early readers who are like sponges and soak up everything they learn. This is the time to introduce your children to all kinds of books about animals and … Continue reading →

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Do your children love to read about Hermit Crabs?

Posted on April 16, 2025 by jjspina

If your children love to read about Hermit Crabs, maybe you should check out my children’s book, Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. Clarence was a real hermit crab who lived in a 90-gallon saltwater tank in our home. He was … Continue reading →

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An educational and fun story for children – Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on April 12, 2025 by jjspina

My second most popular children’s book is Jerry the Crabby Crayfish. This book is based on a real crayfish that we had as a pet in one of our fish tanks. He was quite a character and is missed so … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on February 1, 2023 by jjspina

I am so happy to share this sweet review of my children’s book, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish! Thank you so much, Noelle, for sharing this review with me of what your grandson said about this book. How sweet! Here is … Continue reading →

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A Sad Announcement about my Hermit Crab – Sebas Jr.!

Posted on November 20, 2022 by jjspina

While we were away on vacation my hermit crab – Sebas Jr. passed away. My son was feeding our fish when we were in Aruba. He told me that on the first day Sebas Jr. was at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Sebas Jr. – Hermit Crab Molted again!

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jjspina

Our Hermit Crab – Sebas Jr. has molted again! He keeps getting bigger and bigger. Soon he will need a larger shell. We are anxious each time he molts. During the molting time a hermit crab can succumb to the … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on March 11, 2020 by jjspina

I am thrilled to receive this wonderful new review of my children’s book, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish. This is why I write to see others enjoy my books! It’s thrilling to receive a review. If you love a book please … Continue reading →

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Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab is climbing on Amazon!

Posted on July 22, 2018 by jjspina

CLARENCE HENRY  THE HERMIT CRAB IS CLIMBING ON AMAZON! Every so often I check my stats on Amazon. Today Clarence Henry is moving up. I hope he keeps going up! He is presently at #39 in Kindle Books. Amazon Best … Continue reading →

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What are Authors made of?

Posted on February 8, 2018 by jjspina

We all know what little girls are made of: Photo compliments of Pixel What are little girls made of? What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice, And everything nice, That’s what little girls are made of. Author: Unknown … Continue reading →

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More Books from Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore!

Posted on January 26, 2018 by jjspina

I am honored to be listed among these talented authors in Sally Cronin’s Cafe and Bookstore. This latest post has some new books, one is mine, and some wonderful new reviews of the books. Stop by and check out some … Continue reading →

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