Tag Archives: colorful illustrations

Entertaining books about crustaceans!

Posted on May 18, 2026 by jjspina

I wrote two books about crustaceans that were pets in our home in two different fish tanks. One was a crayfish, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish. Jerry was an entertaining character who really was crabby. All my covers were created by … Continue reading →

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Award-winning children’s books with life lessons from JEMSBOOKS!

Posted on May 13, 2026 by jjspina

Looking for some entertaining reading for your children that has valuable life lessons, colorful illustrations and stories in rhyme? Look no further than JEMSBOOKS! I have 23 children’s books most of which are in rhyme and all have important life … Continue reading →

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Reading is fun and educational! Books available for purchase!

Posted on March 23, 2026 by jjspina

I recently saw this mural on a wall when I attended a show at the Palace Theater in Manchester, NH. I had to snap a few photos of it to share with you. It reminded the importance of reading to … 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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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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Summer Reading for your little ones with Jemsbooks – Hop on the Jemsbooks Express!

Posted on May 31, 2025 by jjspina

Before you know it, children will be out of school for the summer. Have you stocked up your library for your little ones this summer? It’s important to keep young children busy reading and out of trouble. Sometimes they get … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by jjspina

This is an old post that I wrote last year. I hope you will enjoy reading about my dog Lucy, who was a cherished pet for 16 years. I miss her still! Here is the last limerick for my young … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Broose the Moose on the Loose!

Posted on August 27, 2024 by jjspina

  I hope you are enjoying these limericks for all my children’s books. I am featuring a new one in each post. Here is the limerick for my sixth published children’s book, Broose the Moose on the Loose (2015). If … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear!

Posted on August 26, 2024 by jjspina

Many of my books are dedicated to someone I met or know. Jesse was written for a young boy that I met many years ago while vacationing in Aruba. I started talking to him while I was in the water … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lamby the Lonely Lamb!

Posted on August 24, 2024 by jjspina

I wrote this book for my granddaughter when she was just a toddler. She always carried her lamby everywhere she went and slept with it too. She was happy to receive this book and proudly showed it to all her … Continue reading →

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