Category Archives: Life lessons

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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Broose the Moose on the Loose – My 5th Publication – 2015!

Posted on October 16, 2020 by jjspina

I will be featuring a different book in each of these posts until I have featured all 31 of my books. In this post the spotlight is on Broose the Moose on the Loose. Broose was published in March of … Continue reading →

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My First Book Published in 2013 – Louey the Lazy Elephant!

Posted on September 30, 2020 by jjspina

Louey the Lazy Elephant was the first book I published in 2013! I feel that Louey has been neglected for a long time. I have been so busy publishing 30 other books since Louey. I think it’s time to shine … Continue reading →

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How Are Your Children Doing During this Pandemic And All The Violence That Has Erupted?

Posted on June 2, 2020 by jjspina

I worry about our children and grandchildren during this pandemic and all the violence that we are experiencing in our country and around the world. Our first priority has to be our young ones. We much take care of them … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Fairy Tales?

Posted on March 7, 2020 by jjspina

Do your children love fairy tales with happy endings? I wrote this fairly tale, The First Star, for my children when they were young. I always read to them at night but one night they asked me to make up … Continue reading →

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Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves #Childrens – The First Star by Janice Spina #Illustrator John Spina

Posted on September 16, 2019 by jjspina

Thank you, Sally Cronin, for sharing my new children’s book, The First Star, on your marvelous blog! You have been such a wonderful support to me and other authors by promoting our books on your blog. I can’t thank you … Continue reading →

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What Will You and Your Children be Reading this Summer?

Posted on May 16, 2019 by jjspina

It feels like summer will never get here. This spring in New England USA has been rainy and cold. But we New Englanders are a hardy stock and know that if we just show a little patience summer will be … Continue reading →

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New Reviews of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells!

Posted on May 12, 2019 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive my first reviews of Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series! This series has been a joy to write. I feel like a kid again as … Continue reading →

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#Magic #Mystery #Fun Adventures with Davey & Derek Junior Detectives!

Posted on April 18, 2019 by jjspina

Read Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Books 1-6 for #fun #adventures #magic #mystery for both boys and girls. Adults love them too! They are good wholesome fun for all ages! Watch for Book 6 coming soon!!! I began writing these … Continue reading →

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