Tag Archives: award-winning children’s books

Parents: Forget the Candy and Buy Books instead for Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 7, 2026 by jjspina

This is a post I shared in the past. Now that Valentine’s Day will soon be here BUY BOOKS – look Moms – no cavities with books! Forget the candy, parents, after Valentine’s Day – buy books instead. You will … Continue reading →

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Do your children like to Make Believe?

Posted on January 11, 2026 by jjspina

I wrote this series especially for children who love to make believe. Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Books 1-4 will delight children with the entertaining stories and colorful illustration on each page. These are chapter books for children ages … 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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Children’s books in series for Christmas!

Posted on December 14, 2025 by jjspina

Most of my children’s books are individual stories but I do have a few series for your children to enjoy. Here are the books in series. These books are for PS-Grade 3 children. These books will provide hours of entertainment … Continue reading →

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Do your children love crustaceans?

Posted on December 8, 2025 by jjspina

We have had several crustaceans in our saltwater tanks and freshwater tanks. I was so enamored by these creatures that I wrote two stories about my favorite ones – a hermit crab and a crayfish. Here is Clarence Henry the … Continue reading →

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Family and Friends Matter!

Posted on September 17, 2025 by jjspina

My newest children’s book was published this year, Family and Friends: Tales for Children. This book has six stories for children in rhyme with life lessons and important family values. It’s never too early for your children to learn that … Continue reading →

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Do your children like to make believe?

Posted on September 8, 2025 by jjspina

Well, I have the series just right for them. Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Series. There are six books in this series with six stories in each one. They are perfect stories to read to your children or have … Continue reading →

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A lovely new review of Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab!

Posted on September 7, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see a new review of my children’s book, Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. Thank you so much, Barbara, for the lovely review. I was pleased to hear. that you enjoyed it! Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab … Continue reading →

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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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