Tag Archives: reading for kids

Do Your Children Love Kittens?

Posted on February 27, 2020 by jjspina

I wrote Colby the Courageous Cat to memorialize my daughter’s cat, Colby. He was quite an adventuresome cat and always getting into mischief. In this story Colby is a kitten and takes on the care of his siblings. All Jemsbooks … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Know it is Important to be Kind to Animals?

Posted on February 26, 2020 by jjspina

Do your children know it is important to be kind to animals? I wrote Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey for my youngest grandson when he was only three. He wanted a book about his favorite stuffed animal, a monkey. He … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Moose?

Posted on February 25, 2020 by jjspina

I wrote Broose the Moose on the Loose for the children at the Moose Hill School in Londonderry, New Hampshire. One day when I was picking up my grandson from summer school I noticed the glass enclosure with all kinds … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Polar Bears?

Posted on February 24, 2020 by jjspina

I created Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear for a little boy I met when on vacation in Aruba. When he found out that I was an author of children’s books he was interested in a book about polar bears, his … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Raccoons?

Posted on February 20, 2020 by jjspina

Check out my children’s book, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon on Amazon and Barnes & Noble for some fun adventures for your little ones. They will laugh and giggle over Ricky’s antics as he gets into all kinds of trouble when … Continue reading →

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Have Your Children Read Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Yet?

Posted on February 10, 2020 by jjspina

If you haven’t read Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series yet, you are in for a delightful surprise. These books have won multiple awards and 5-star reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards! Maybe it’s time to … Continue reading →

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Are Books Better than Tablets for Children?

Posted on October 7, 2019 by jjspina

This is an excellent question as today’s technology is so important to all of us. I read an interesting and informative post, Study: Books May Foster Bonding Better Than Tablets by Linda Carroll that was published in New Hampshire Union … Continue reading →

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Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier – My Adorable Pet!

Posted on April 9, 2019 by jjspina

Many of you have had a special pet or pets in your lifetime that you felt you could never replace. Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier was this sort of pet. She was a lifeline to me in a difficult time … Continue reading →

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Be Kind to Animals – Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey!

Posted on April 4, 2019 by jjspina

I wrote this story, Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey, for my youngest grandson when he was only three. He still has his monkey with him when he sleeps. He is now five years old. Children will learn that is it … Continue reading →

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How Do You Encourage Your Children to Read?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by jjspina

Do you read? Do you encourage your children to read? If you say ‘yes’ to both of these questions then congratulations! You are giving your children a wonderful and precious gift. If your children see you reading avidly all the … Continue reading →

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