Monthly Archives: June 2026

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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Fun to Make Believe for children ages 5-8!

Posted on June 25, 2026 by jjspina

Children love to make believe which is good for them to do. We are only children once in our lives so we should enjoy making believe. I created these four books for that reason. MOM’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER – SILVER … Continue reading →

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The First Star – a children’s book – make a wish!

Posted on June 24, 2026 by jjspina

My children’s book, The First Star, a fairytale, will teach your children that family and love are more important than all the riches in the world. MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS WINNER – SILVER MEDAL! Once upon a time there were two … 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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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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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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Happy Father’s Day! Blessings to all the fathers out there!

Posted on June 21, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post for Father’s Day that I posted in 2020! It says all that I feel for my dad. I pray that all fathers out there had a wonderful day and were treated like kings. This is my … 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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Celebrating our 27th Anniversary!

Posted on June 19, 2026 by jjspina

It is our 27th wedding anniversary! I can’t believe the years have flown by. I feel so fortunate to have such a wonderful husband and thank God every day for him. We usually stay at home and enjoy lobster and … 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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