Category Archives: Louey the Lazy Elephant

Do Your Kids Love Elephants?

Posted on October 29, 2025 by jjspina

The first book I published was about a baby elephant, Louey the Lazy Elephant. I love elephants, expecially babies. They are so sweet and comical just like children. If you haven’t checked out Louey, please click on his cover to the right … Continue reading →

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What animals do your children love?

Posted on April 13, 2025 by jjspina

I have always loved elephants, especially baby elephants. If you ever watch them in action, you will see that they act like children, which they essentially are. They are adorable! My love of elephants brought about my first children’s book, … Continue reading →

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Limerick of Jemsbooks – Louey the Lazy Elephant!

Posted on August 22, 2024 by jjspina

I shared some of this post previously and wanted to share Louey with you once again. He is lonely and hopes that you will take him home with you to share with your children. Let Louey teach your children valuable … Continue reading →

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How important are Life Lessons in Children’s Books?

Posted on June 12, 2024 by jjspina

Do you consider life lessons in children’s book to be important? Why? What life lessons do you want to see in the books that your children read? What makes a children’s book unique? I consider all of these questions when … Continue reading →

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It all began in 2013 – Jemsbooks for all ages! My first book – Louey the Lazy Elephant!

Posted on January 3, 2024 by jjspina

I began writing when I was as young as nine years old but didn’t publish my first work until 2013 – ten years ago. It seems like it’s been longer than that to write and publish 45 books. It certainly … Continue reading →

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What’s your favorite knick knack or memorabilia?

Posted on March 3, 2023 by jjspina

I know this sounds ancient to some, but we all have some kind of knick knacks, figurines, little memorabilia that we love to keep out so we can look at often. In my home there are elephant figures! Elephants are … Continue reading →

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Authors – What is your favorite book you wrote? Readers – What is the favorite book you read?

Posted on January 23, 2023 by jjspina

I am not only an author but an avid reader as you already know from all my book reviews each month. As an author I have a favorite book that I wrote and also a favorite book that I read. … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for PS-Grade 3 – from JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS! Spotlight on LOUEY THE LAZY ELEPHANT!

Posted on June 21, 2022 by jjspina

At this writing I have 19 children’s books for PS-Grade 3. Seventeen of these books are in rhyme while the other two are not. They all carry life lessons that encourage children to be kind, caring and sensitive to others’ … Continue reading →

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Looking for a new book for your children? Do your children love elephants?

Posted on September 24, 2021 by jjspina

I have 18 children’s books for ages 1-8, grades PS-Grade 3. All my books are written in rhyme with life lessons that teach children to be kind, caring and responsible. It’s a wonderful feeling to see children actively engaged with … Continue reading →

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Welcome to a New Segment – JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS – Featuring Children’s Books for PS-Grade 3 – LOUEY THE LAZY ELEPHANT! IT’S READING TIME!

Posted on January 23, 2021 by jjspina

JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS is coming into your homes to feature books for your children PS-Grade 3 in this segment! Chuga chuga choo choo! My husband, John, created this train for JEMSBOOKS! I love it! Don’t you? Woo Woo! Get on the … Continue reading →

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