Tag Archives: elephants

What animals do your children love?

Posted on April 13, 2025 by jjspina

I have always loved elephants, especially baby elephants. If you ever watch them in action, you will see that they act like children, which they essentially are. They are adorable! My love of elephants brought about my first children’s book, … Continue reading →

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How important are Life Lessons in Children’s Books?

Posted on June 12, 2024 by jjspina

Do you consider life lessons in children’s book to be important? Why? What life lessons do you want to see in the books that your children read? What makes a children’s book unique? I consider all of these questions when … Continue reading →

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It all began in 2013 – Jemsbooks for all ages! My first book – Louey the Lazy Elephant!

Posted on January 3, 2024 by jjspina

I began writing when I was as young as nine years old but didn’t publish my first work until 2013 – ten years ago. It seems like it’s been longer than that to write and publish 45 books. It certainly … Continue reading →

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What’s your favorite knick knack or memorabilia?

Posted on March 3, 2023 by jjspina

I know this sounds ancient to some, but we all have some kind of knick knacks, figurines, little memorabilia that we love to keep out so we can look at often. In my home there are elephant figures! Elephants are … Continue reading →

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My First Book Published in 2013 – Louey the Lazy Elephant!

Posted on September 30, 2020 by jjspina

Louey the Lazy Elephant was the first book I published in 2013! I feel that Louey has been neglected for a long time. I have been so busy publishing 30 other books since Louey. I think it’s time to shine … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Elephants?

Posted on February 19, 2020 by jjspina

Louey the Lazy Elephant is the first book I wrote for children. As with all Jemsbooks, it is written in rhyme with life lessons. It’s a fun adventure that teaches children to listen to one’s mother for she knows best. … Continue reading →

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