Tag Archives: books for children

A day full of flowers – summer beauty!

Posted on September 5, 2025 by jjspina

Summer is quickly flying by. My husband and I took a walk on this beautiful summer day. It was warmer than we thought, but we managed to do a mile abefore returning home. We walked all around our home and … Continue reading →

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Do your children love to read about Hermit Crabs?

Posted on April 16, 2025 by jjspina

If your children love to read about Hermit Crabs, maybe you should check out my children’s book, Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. Clarence was a real hermit crab who lived in a 90-gallon saltwater tank in our home. He was … Continue reading →

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A new review of Family and Friends: Tales for Children:

Posted on March 28, 2025 by jjspina

I am thrilled to share this review with you of my newest children’s book: Family and Friends: Tales for Children. This is a children’s book with six stories for ages 5-8. Each story is a stand-alone story. Children will read … 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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How Important is Reading to Children’s Brain Development?

Posted on February 4, 2025 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote in the past 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 … Continue reading →

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WIP is coming along!

Posted on January 11, 2025 by jjspina

Watch for a new children’s book coming in March or before. I have written six short stories for children ages 5-8 in rhyme with life lessons. My husband is working on the illustrations which will be similar to my Bedtime … Continue reading →

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What are you going to read in 2025?

Posted on December 28, 2024 by jjspina

Do you have some books in mind to read in the New Year? I have so many books on my Kindle to read that I will not finish them until March or April. I plan to read at least seven … Continue reading →

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STRANGE THINGS HAPPEN!

Posted on June 14, 2024 by jjspina

Recently we noticed something strange on our front deck. It was a little horrifying in fact. Here are some photos to share of this incident. I will explain what I can afterward. My husband discovered this mess one morning and … Continue reading →

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Do your children love dragons? Check out this dragon series today!

Posted on March 1, 2024 by jjspina

I know many children are fascinated by dragons. Even though I am not a child (only a child at heart), I too love dragons. That is why I wrote this series, Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Books 1-6 to … Continue reading →

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Delbert Finds Himself: Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 3 Won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards!

Posted on February 27, 2024 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that Delbert Finds Himself: Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 3 won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards! I am honored to receive this prestigious award! Thank you, Mom’s Choice Awards, for this … Continue reading →

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