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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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Do your children love dragons?

Posted on July 12, 2025 by jjspina

I have always loved dragons and dinosaurs. To this day I love watching movies about dragons and dinosaurs. I find them fascinating. I hope your children will love my dragon series of six books. These make perfect reading for summer … Continue reading →

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Do your children love crustaceans?

Posted on July 11, 2025 by jjspina

My two children’s books about crustaceans are fun and informative for your early readers who are like sponges and soak up everything they learn. This is the time to introduce your children to all kinds of books about animals and … Continue reading →

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Spring is officially arriving this week!

Posted on March 19, 2025 by jjspina

I can feel it in the air and see it as the grass struggles to grow strong roots and green up. The trees are working on their buds and spores that can cause havoc on those who have allergies. Bushes … Continue reading →

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New children’s book coming in March! Cover Reveal now here!

Posted on February 25, 2025 by jjspina

My husband completed the cover for my new children’s book. I am waiting for my LCCN number and need to copyright it then onto publication. I thought you might like to see the cover he created. He created several different … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 10, 2025 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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