Tag Archives: books for children

Remembering a music icon: Dolly Parton

Posted on August 26, 2026 by jjspina

Dolly Parton was not only an award-winning singer, songwriter, actress but also a philanthropist who gave away millions of books to children everywhere. Thanks to the efforts of Dolly, more children are reading than ever before her efforts. Like Dolly … Continue reading →

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It’s reading time this summer for kids!

Posted on July 2, 2026 by jjspina

JEMSBOOKS has 23 books for children ages PS-Grade 3, in rhyme with life lessons. Each book has colorful illustrations that will delight and engage children. It was a sincere pleasure to create all these stories for your children. I hope … Continue reading →

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Broose the Moose on the Loose – a lesson in accepting differences!

Posted on May 31, 2026 by jjspina

As a mother and grandmother I know how important it is for children to read, that there are valuable life lessons and nothing is frightening for children. You will find this in all JEMSBOOKS for children. PS-Grade 3 and older. … Continue reading →

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The Power of Reading: Boost Your Child’s Brain Development

Posted on February 24, 2026 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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My Goals for 2026!

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jjspina

Goals for 2026 from JemsBooks! Continue reading →

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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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