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Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – A valuable lesson is learned!

Posted on May 25, 2026 by jjspina

Children will learn a valuable lesson from Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear. Introduce your children to this sweet story and let them discover how Jesse handles a problem and learns something surprising. MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS – SILVER MEDAL! Jesse is … Continue reading →

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Lamby the Lonely Lamb – a sweet story for children!

Posted on May 22, 2026 by jjspina

Children love small animals like lambs. I created this story for my young granddaughter who had a stuffed lamby which she took everywhere. She asked me to write a story about a lamb and make it purple. I had to … Continue reading →

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Remembering pets who were special!

Posted on May 20, 2026 by jjspina

We all love our pets no matter what they are – dogs, cats, gerbils, fish, reptiles, etc. They are special in their own way and make our lives better. I’ve had three dogs, a cat, fish, after I was married … Continue reading →

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Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – a fun adventure!

Posted on May 15, 2026 by jjspina

Do your children love stories about animals? Do they like raccoons? Do they love stories that make them laugh? Well, check out Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon for some entertaining and engaging illustrations that will keep your children engaged and giggling … Continue reading →

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Louey the Lazy Elephant – a favorite book of children everywhere!

Posted on May 9, 2026 by jjspina

Children love my book about a little elephant who loses his way when his parents and family move to a new location. I love elephants – especially baby elephants. Louey is a baby elephant who will capture the hearts of … Continue reading →

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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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Reading is fun and educational! Books available for purchase!

Posted on March 23, 2026 by jjspina

I recently saw this mural on a wall when I attended a show at the Palace Theater in Manchester, NH. I had to snap a few photos of it to share with you. It reminded the importance of reading to … 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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My Goals for 2026!

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jjspina

Goals for 2026 from JemsBooks! Continue reading →

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Animal stories for children for Christmas!

Posted on December 18, 2025 by jjspina

I have written several stories about animals including some about pets that I have had. These stories are entertaining for your young children and will keep them engaged. Have you read any of these books to your children? What better … Continue reading →

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