Tag Archives: children’s books

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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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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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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My Goals for 2026!

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jjspina

Goals for 2026 from JemsBooks! Continue reading →

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Have you started shopping for Christmas yet? JemsBooks Children’s books for the holidays!

Posted on November 23, 2025 by jjspina

I can’t believe how fast the holidays are approaching! This is what happens every year once we return from our Aruba vacation – the holidays creep up on us. I shopped online for all the things I needed and now … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for Halloween?

Posted on October 28, 2025 by jjspina

Are you ready for the trick-or-treaters that will be coming your way soon? They will come in all sizes and in myriad collection of costumes. Have your candy ready but remember to treat your children to some fun reading. They … Continue reading →

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A new WIP is coming your way from JemsBooks!

Posted on August 24, 2025 by jjspina

I can’t seem to stop myself from writing! I thought I was going to take a break between the next book but, alas, that did not happen. I sat at my computer intending to blog a bit and answer emails … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks – children’s newest book – Family and Friends!

Posted on August 13, 2025 by jjspina

I have posted recently about 22 of my children’s books but did not include the latest book in the JemsBooks Family of entertaining books for children. If you haven’t hopped on JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS yet with your children, then it might … Continue reading →

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Children’s books that will delight your children!

Posted on August 12, 2025 by jjspina

JemsBooks has children’s books for ages PS-Grade 3 with rhyming verse and colorful illustrations. My husband, John, is my illustrator and cover creator. He brought my books to life. I hope your children will love these books and want to … 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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