Family and Friends: Tales for Children by Janice Spina.
Chapter Book With Six Stories For Children Ages 5-8 Or Younger.
This is a children’s book with six stories for ages 5-8. Each story is a stand-alone story. Children will read about two little sisters, two young boys, a boy and a toad, rabbits, a bluebird, and a mouse and a piece of cheese.
They are feel-good stories that children will want to read again and again. One story will make children laugh out loud while others will teach them important life lessons about kindness to others, friends and family matter, believe in yourself, and you can do anything if you just try.
Editorial Reviews: Family and friends is a chapter book with six stories written in rhyme with life lessons for children ages 5-8 or younger. These stories will delight and engage children with the rhythmic verses and colorful illustrations. Children will learn important life lessons and the value of family and friends and want to read these stories again and again.
From The Author: This book is dedicated to two little girls I met while dining at a local restaurant. They captured my heart when I spoke with them. When I saw one crying I offered them a book mark. It stopped the tears as they listened to me tell them that I would write a story just for them if they like to read. They answered, ‘Yes.’ The first story is for them.
All the other stories are for children everywhere who have ever had trouble with bullies, needed a friend, wanted to be accepted, and those who wanted to succeed but were afraid to do so.
From The Back Cover: This is a children’s book with six stories for ages 5-8. Each story is a stand-alone story. Children will read about two little sisters, two young boys, a boy and a toad, rabbits, a bluebird, and a mouse and a piece of cheese.
They are feel-good stories that children will want to read again and again. One story will make children laugh out loud while others will teach them important life lessons about kindness to others, friends and family matter, believe in yourself, and you can do anything if you just try.
5 Stars For ‘FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Tales For Children’ by Janice Spina.
Award Winning Author Janice Spina shares the importance of family and friends for children of all ages. What impressed me was her dedication to the two little girls that she met, who love to read, so she promised to write them a new book about friends. She dedicates all her ‘Jembooks’ to children who love to read and the parents/grandparents who take the time to enjoy books with the children in their lives.
Beautiful Book Cover Design and one illustration at the beginning of each Chapter by John Spina (Illustrator). I encourage you to purchase this book and all the ‘Jembooks’ for your children, grandchildren, classrooms, libraries and all the places where children and parents gather.
I quote a snippet about each chapter:
AMELIA AND CASSANDRA: SISTERS AND FRIENDS: This story was dedicated to two little girls I met while dining at a local restaurant. They were so adorable when I interacted with them. I promised to write a story just for them to share since they told me they love to read. I hope they enjoy this story.
MATEO AND EIDEN: This story was written for all young boys who have ever been bullied. A true friend is someone who stands by you in good times and in bad. Stay strong and don’t let others put you down.
A BOY AND A TOAD: This was written for all young boys who love toads. Being kind to animals is what we all must do. Also, friends can be whatever you choose whether an animal or a human.
RABBITS IN THE WOODS: Family must always stick together in good times and in bad. Watch over your family and keep them safe.
THE SAD BLUEBIRD: This story was written for anyone who sees someone in need. It’s important to always be kind even to those who are not kind in return. They may become kinder in the end.
THE MOUSE AND THE TASTY BUT SMELLY CHEESE: This was written for anyone who has tried to succeed and failed. We must always pick ourselves up again and keep trying as this little mouse did even if the cheese is smelly. I hope readers had a good laugh over this as you read the cadence with tasty but smelly cheese. I did as I wrote it!
Janice Spina is a retired administrative secretary from a public school system in Massachusetts. This is the 48th book Janice has published. She also has two mystery series of six books each, one for boys and the other for girls, even though both are enjoyed by either sex, and three books in a YA fantasy series. She has published 22 other books for young children. She also writes under J.E. Spina and has published nine novels and a short story collection for 18+.
Editorial Review and Endorsement by Book Marketing Global Network.
Review by Jjspina: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Fun new book for children! Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025.Family and friends is a chapter book with six stories written in rhyme with life lessons for children ages 5-8 or younger. These stories will delight and engage children with the rhythmic verses and colorful illustrations. Children will learn important life lessons and the value of family and friends and want to read these stories again and again.
Product Details:
Paperback: 72 Pages
Publisher: Janice Spina (March 4, 2025)
John Spina (Illustrator)
Language: English
Reading Age: 5-8 Years
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