Tag Archives: Reading for children

Take a dragon home for your kids! Books for Halloween!

Posted on September 23, 2026 by jjspina

Do your kids love dragons, adventures, fun stories in rhyme and colorful illustrations? This six-book series is for your dragon-loving children. PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER!TOP SHELF BOOK AWARDS WINNER – RUNNERS-UP This is a magical series about Drystan the … Continue reading →

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An unforgettable crustacean pet – Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab!

Posted on June 22, 2026 by jjspina

Do your children love crustaceans? I guarantee that they will love Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. Clarence was a real crustacean that we had as a pet in our large fish tank. He was unusual and had to overcome some … 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 – 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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A Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards for JemsBooks!

Posted on May 23, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards for my latest children’s book, Family and Friends. Thank you, MCA! Below is the link to my book on Mom’s Choice Awards store. This book joins 15 other … Continue reading →

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A new review of my children’s book: Family and Friends: Tales for Children!

Posted on March 29, 2025 by jjspina

I was happy to receive this lovely review of my newest children’s book: Family and Friends: Tales for Children! A heartfelt thank you to this Canadian reader! Canadian reader 5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Addition to Your Family’s Library … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks for your children this Christmas!

Posted on December 12, 2024 by jjspina

JemsBooks makes perfect gifts for your children this Christmas. Give your children the gift of reading this year and get them to put down the video games and begin an adventure with a book. There are several books for your … Continue reading →

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