Category Archives: Reading is Good for your Health

How Important is Reading to Children’s Brain Development?

Posted on March 14, 2020 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote in 2015 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 development? … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Hermit Crabs?

Posted on March 2, 2020 by jjspina

My children’s book, Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab, is a fun book for children ages PS-Grade 3. Clarence Henry was a pet in a 80-gallon saltwater fish tank in our home. My husband purchased him from a fish store. When … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Moose?

Posted on February 25, 2020 by jjspina

I wrote Broose the Moose on the Loose for the children at the Moose Hill School in Londonderry, New Hampshire. One day when I was picking up my grandson from summer school I noticed the glass enclosure with all kinds … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Raccoons?

Posted on February 20, 2020 by jjspina

Check out my children’s book, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon on Amazon and Barnes & Noble for some fun adventures for your little ones. They will laugh and giggle over Ricky’s antics as he gets into all kinds of trouble when … Continue reading →

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Abby & Holly Series, Book 4 is Now Here!

Posted on February 14, 2020 by jjspina

I am excited to announce my latest book in the Abby & Holly Series, Book 4 is now here, The Hidden Stairway! This series has been a joy to write as well as the Davey & Derek Series. I feel … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lucy!

Posted on August 23, 2019 by jjspina

LIMERICK – JEMSBOOKS – LUCY THE TALENTED TOY TERRIER! This is an old post that I wrote last year. I hope you will enjoy reading about my dog Lucy, who was a cherished pet for 16 years. I miss her … Continue reading →

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Books Read in the Month of May 2019!

Posted on May 31, 2019 by jjspina

The months are flying by too quickly. The year is nearly half over. I have read 13 books in May of 2019 which I am sharing with you here in this new segment of Jemsbooks.blog Monthly Reads. I hope 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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Hummingbirds are now here!!

Posted on May 15, 2019 by jjspina

HUMMINGBIRDS ARE NOW HERE! This is a post I wrote previously about hummingbirds that I wanted to share with you again. My husband spotted the first hummingbird to our feeder this year (5/7/19). I missed it but will keep my … Continue reading →

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells is NOW HERE!

Posted on April 22, 2019 by jjspina

I am so excited to introduce my newest book in the Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series – Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells, for both boys and girls! As with all Jemsbooks, my husband, John, … Continue reading →

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