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Family and Friends: Tales for Children – A Short Story Collection for Children!

Posted on June 26, 2026 by jjspina

If your children enjoy short stories that are fun and entertaining, Family and Friends is the story for them. Each rhyming story is about a different subject, persons or things with colorful illustrations that will engage your children. MOM’S CHOICE … Continue reading →

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An animal’s life – Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier!

Posted on June 23, 2026 by jjspina

Do your children love dogs? Read Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier and learn about my beloved pet, Lucy. MOM’S CHOICE AWARD – SILVER MEDAL WINNER! This book is based on my dog, Lucy, who I had for 16 years. She … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe Teaches Children about being kind to others!

Posted on June 21, 2026 by jjspina

Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe teaches valuable life lessons about being king to others, how to overcome something that frightens you and friendship is important. I wrote this story after meeting a woman at one of my book signings years ago. … Continue reading →

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A children’s book with family values – Colby the Courageous Cat!

Posted on June 20, 2026 by jjspina

Colby the Courageous Cat is a story about a cat who will teach your children the importance of family, especially about siblings taking care of one another. I wrote this story about my daughter’s cat, Colby. He was an outside … Continue reading →

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A sweet story for children about animals – Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey!

Posted on June 18, 2026 by jjspina

If your children love animals, then they will love my children’s book, Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey! It’s a sweet story which will have your children dancing along with Sebastian and Marvin. I wrote this story for my youngest grandson … 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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JemsBooks for Children for all occasions!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by jjspina

It’s always a good time to read. I can’t spend one day without a book to read. I would feel lost if I didn’t have one. Do you love to read? Do your children? As I have mentioned many times … Continue reading →

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Family and Friends Matter!

Posted on September 17, 2025 by jjspina

My newest children’s book was published this year, Family and Friends: Tales for Children. This book has six stories for children in rhyme with life lessons and important family values. It’s never too early for your children to learn that … Continue reading →

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An educational and fun story for children – Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on April 12, 2025 by jjspina

My second most popular children’s book is Jerry the Crabby Crayfish. This book is based on a real crayfish that we had as a pet in one of our fish tanks. He was quite a character and is missed so … Continue reading →

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A lovely new review of Lamby the Lonely Lamb!

Posted on April 9, 2025 by jjspina

I happen to see this new lovely review of my children’s book, Lamby the Lonely Lamb. Thank you, JanS. A creative way to teach children about being different. March 28, 2025 | Verified Purchase This children’s book is a creative way … Continue reading →

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