5 Star Book Reviews For ‘Make Believe Bedtime Stories’ Series by Janice Spina

 

5 Star Book Reviews For ‘Make Believe Bedtime Stories’ Series by Janice Spina

Bedtime Stories for Children (Book 1).
5 Stars: Unique Bedtime Fantasy Stories For Age 5-8!

This unique, educational short story collection brings wonderful fantasy to children ages 5-8. Each story has a colorful character, brightly illustrated on the stories title page. Children will learn a valuable life lesson with each story. As the child reads or hears the stories, their imagination will come to life; with a blue alien named: Bluripizig, a green dragon named; Russell, a little fairy in a pink dress, a brown bear named; Shular, Marco; the boy who couldn’t swim, and of course, an adorable white skunk with a story you will not want to miss.

Award winning author, Janice Spina, writes make-believe stories that children can relate to about animals and other creatures. She hopes adults will enjoy reading these bedtime stories to the children in their lives. Janice has written 19 children’s books. She has multiple series, for ages 10+. Her Mariah series along with a couple stand-alone books, are for ages 18+. Her ‘Gateskin Chronicles’ series for age 15+ has just arrived.

Janice Spina is a retired administrative secretary from a public school system in Massachusetts. I highly recommend her books. Her books should be placed in school and community libraries. As adults it is our job to make it possible for all children to read books and encourage reading time. Janice Spina’s books make great year-round gifts for children of all ages.

Editorial Review (Book Marketing Global Network).

*****

Bedtime Stories for Children (Book 2).
5 Stars: Dedicated To All Children Who Love To Make Believe.

Make Believe Is Fun (Book 2), continues from Make Believe: Bedtime Stories (Book 1); with beautiful cover art, and adorable story illustrations, produced by Janice Spina’s husband John.

…Ollie and Nolan: One day Ollie and Nolan, two little squirrels who are brothers, went out into the forest to forage for something tasty to eat. Ollie was the older brother. He liked to tease his younger brother about everything they did together. Ollie loved finding acorns and always wanted to find more than Nolan. Find out more about these brothers.

…The Turkey Who Could Growl: Terrence is a turkey who is different than other turkeys. His plumes are in shades of blue instead of all brown and black. He has dark gray eyes and a long tail that skims the ground as he walks that he can fan out in a wide half circle around his body. Find out how Terrence relates to a bear.

…Freddie the Frog: Freddie the frog lived in a ten-gallon fish tank. The only other occupants were four striped tetras. They got along just fine until one day…. This true story is based on real frog living with Janice and John.

…The Little Tree: There once was a little tree in the forest of many trees. This little tree was tired of trying to stretch itself up to reach the warmth of the sun. There were so many other trees that were taller, bigger, and full of branches that snuffed out the sun as it shone down on the forest. If the little tree didn’t get enough sun he could wither and die. Read how Embry comes to the rescue.

…Leo the Leopard and the Mouse: Leo was a leopard cub. He was only a couple of weeks old when his mother woke him up from his daily nap. “It’s time for you to learn how to take care of yourself in the wild, Leo. There is much you need to know about living in the jungle. This story is dedicated to Janice and John’s great nephew, Leo, who loves leopards.

…Tyler the Cat and the Wind Chimes: Tyler the cat walked along the wall at the back of his house one day. He always wanted to visit some of the other houses along the beach road. He had heard some sounds that he did not recognize and decided it was time to check them out. Find out what special friendship was made, when Tyler went to check out the new sound.

Award winning author, Janice Spina, writes make-believe stories that children can relate to about animals and other creatures. She hopes adults will enjoy reading these bedtime stories to the children in their lives. I highly recommend her books. Her books should be placed in school and community libraries. As adults it is our job to make it possible for all children to read books and encourage reading time. Janice Spina’s books make great year-round gifts for children of all ages.

Editorial Review by Book Marketing Global Network.

*****

Bedtime Stories for Children (Book 3).
5-Stars: Animal characters come to life with six exciting stories to tell and life lessons to learn, for children 5-8 years old.

Delight your children and grandchildren this summer (or anytime) with the ‘Make Believe Bedtime Story’ series by Award-Winning Children’s Author Janice Spina.

This is Book 3 in the series. The illustrations by Dr. John Spina will capture your child’s imagination, as animal characters come to life with six exciting stories to tell, for children 5-8 years old.

…Find out what happens when Paulie the porcupine meets Bud the beaver. See how surprise and even fear of the unknown, quickly turns into a friendship.

…Discover how a boy and a garden snake become friends, when the boy helps free the snake from a hole in the fence, where the snake is stuck.

…Learn how two deer help each other, when Davis the dizzy deer needs help from his best friend, Dante.

…Read how a Finley, a friendly baby fox, and a determined mother bluebird, work together to rescue her baby from the base of a tree.

…How does Cassie the cow, who has lost her moo, rescue the herd from danger, and get her moo back?

…Finally, a little girl named Lorelei becomes friends with a Clydesdale horse. She helps him overcome his worries and insecurity about being hairier than the other horses.

Parents, grandparents, and educators hold the key to our next generation of readers, thinkers, and leaders. I encourage you to purchase all Jemsbooks by Janice Spina. Each book is age-appropriate, educational reading, that will keep your children engaged, entertained, and build on their reading and vocabulary skills. Give children the tools they need for success in life.

Editorial Review by Book Marketing Global Network.

*****

Bedtime Stories for Children (Book 4).
5-Stars: Make Bedtime Enjoyable with Book 4 In This ‘Jemsbooks’ Bedtime Story Series for Children 5-8 Years Old.

Your children and grandchildren will be excited to get into bed when ‘Jembooks’ by Award-Winning Children’s Author Janice Spina, are on their bedside table. This is book 4 in the Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children 5-8 years old. Janice masterfully brings the animal characters to life in six unique stories. The beautiful illustrations were designed by Dr. John Spina.

…DEIDRA THE DARING DRAGONFLY: Bring imagination to life, as your child reads about the little girl named Aloisa, who becomes friends with Deidra, a daring, mystical dragonfly.

…GRIFFIN THE GOAT WHO SAVED THE TREES: Griffin the goat who has no special talents at all, discovers delicious vines growing around the bark on the maple trees. Griffin is startled when the maple tree starts telling him about the dangerous plight of vines. Griffin tells the billies and nannies how delicious the vines are, and impresses the farmer by saving the maple trees. Janice puts an educational note for parents and guardians about the Bittersweet vine or Oriental Bittersweet is an invasive plant. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It was introduced to the United States around 1860 as an ornamental plant. She shared photos of bittersweet in her backyard, on her fence.

…THE MAGIC CANDLE: An old shop owner learns a valuable lesson from a crooked candle that no one wants to buy.

…CLARA THE SINGING CHICKEN: Clara the chicken has a point to make. She wants to prove she can sing. She does not want to be famous or leave the farm. She wants Rodney the rooster and others to take her seriously.

…A BOY, A PELICAN, AND A FISH: Janice engages children and parents with this story about a family’s vacation to Aruba. Neo is turning seven soon, he makes friends with a Pelican named Pete, and a fish while experiencing the ocean for the first time.

…CHIP THE LONELY STARFISH: Janice writes this story in memory of the many starfish she had in her own saltwater tanks. She shares two photos of the latest chocolate chip starfish she had, as the little girl named Bria in this story, becomes friends with a starfish.

I love how Author Janice Spina engages both children and adults alike in these amazing short stories. Janice has a gift for storytelling intertwined with education. She hares tidbits that will bring parents/guardians and children closer together, as they read and learn about the world around them. Janice Spina’s Jemsbooks should be in every child’s library.

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Book Review For Death’s Pale Flag by Gary Simonds

 

Book Review For Death’s Pale Flag by Gary Simonds

5-Stars: Pulse racing paranormal medical thriller, that brings haunting to a whole new level.

Author and neurosurgeon Gary Simonds, masterfully draws his readers into both the professional and chaotic neurosurgery universe. I was struck with the sheer humanity and even venerability of the neuro surgical team. We tend to put our medical professionals on hero pedestals. This intensifies the already perfectionistic, workaholic, overcommitted struggle for achievement, among these medical personalities in danger of succumbing to human fallacy.

Pregnant with their third, Environmental Lawyer Kelly Brenan and her husband Ryan Brenan (Neurosurgeon) leaves the bustle of DC. They settled their growing family into a rambling old farmhouse with lots of land and new opportunities within the community of New Bethany, Pennsylvania.

You now have a front row seat in the neurosurgery ward, and in the lives of the neurosurgery team, at the Carriere Clinic. The intense, life and death drama, that unfolds professionally and personally will keep you turning the pages. Follow Ryan’s personal journey, as paranormal entities start to reveal themselves to him, causing him to fight for his sanity, and his family. Witness the keystrokes and images as Ryan is forced into a macabre treasure hunt. Ryan believes he has proof; the dark lady, and the other ghosts are real. Does he find enough evidence to convince his wife Kelly and other important people around him?

Let me bring you into the story here: “It was as if the undead were determined to become regular fixtures in his life. Perhaps it was New Bethany, though, and not him. Perhaps the place was overrepresented in the metaphysical world. Or could it have something to do with the jeep? He seemed to experience so many of his “interfaces” when in the jeep. It had been his father’s. When his father died, his mother put it in storage until he could drive. He loved the beat-up old thing, but could it be some sort of spook receiver? Who knew? The only thing of which Ryan was certain was that he needed a break, a reprieve, an armistice with the world of the dead. His wits were fraying; his pistons, overheating. So, he clung to the promise of an upcoming escape—only a couple of weeks away—a neurosurgical meeting in Miami. Seven glorious days away from the apparently very haunted Susquehanna Valley. Surely the spirit world couldn’t flourish in the bright sun and salty air of South Beach. It wouldn’t be long and he would be in another world altogether— one bursting with life and youth and play. And as icing on the cake, he’d be accompanied by Kelly.”

Will this retreat bring Ryan the mental rest and family time that he yearns for?

I highly recommend Death’s Pale Flag by Gary Simonds. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. I was surprised by the ending. The story will challenge some of your preconceived ideas while entertaining you with humor, family drama, and the thrill of paranormal activity.

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Book Review For Heroes Live Forever by Chris Karlsen

 

Book Review For Heroes Live Forever by Chris Karlsen

5 Stars: Romantic dilemma between a young woman and ghost from the 1300’s.

Author Chris Karlsen is one of my favorite story tellers. Her creative mind takes history, time, characters and story line to a place few have travelled. As a fan of the paranormal, Chris captures my imagine and leaves me wanting more.

In Heroes Live Forever (Knights in Time series book 1), we meet Elinor Hawthorne, a remarkable young schoolteacher. She has who has just inherited Badger Hollow Manor in Norfolk, England (1980), from her grandmother. Elinor has a no-nonsense attitude about ghosts; when she meets and has to share living space with two medieval knights killed in the 1300’s.

Ladies: If you were to fall in your home, would you prefer to fall into the strong arms of a strong, handsome, ghost knight, or just hit the floor? Elinor’s experience begins an amazing friendship, love story, fantasy, and time travel adventure, you will not want to miss.

The first part of this story will touch your heart and even bring you sadness. The second part of this book will give you a renewed sense the of destiny and timeless love.

The dilemma is between flesh and spirt. Let me bring you into a conversation these two medieval ghost knights, Basil Mandeville and Guy Guiscard are having in Chapter 15.

…After Elinor left that evening, the knights rode to the castle ruins. Neither spoke until they reached the parapet.

…Guy propped himself against the wall and stretched his long legs out in front of him. The night breeze blew leaves over the stones and across where he lay.

…Basil stood, elbows on a crenel and where he had a view of Elinor’s house bathed in the moonlight.

…Guy tilted his head back and closed his eyes. “Do you want to talk about that scene you made over the butcher’s flowers?”

… “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

… “Don’t be evasive. It ill suits you. You’re jealous, although, I cannot fathom why you’d be so upset over a silly gift from some tradesman.”

… “That is ridiculous. I have never been jealous in my life.”

… “If you were cut right now, you’d bleed green. It certainly wasn’t your aesthetic sense that was offended by her display of roses. Admit it, you’re smitten with her.” Guy cracked one eye open and peered at Basil.

… “You’re trying to irritate me.”

…True, he was fond of Elinor, too fond. He enjoyed being with her more than he cared to say, even to Guy.

…However, jealousy was too preposterous to entertain seriously.

… “I will grant I like her very much, but so do you, do you not?” Basil said.

…Guy shifted so they faced each other. “Yes, I like her, enough to wish I’d met her a long, long time ago.” The unexpected confession got Basil’s attention. “Elinor has none of the brittleness I’ve known in many women. She’s a warm, witty, comely lady. She’s also flesh and blood.”

…Uncomfortable under his friend’s scrutiny, Basil turned away and focused on the house again. “Is there a point to this discussion?”

… “She’s a flesh and blood woman with visions for her future.” Guy rose and joined Basil. “You are but a vision of a past flesh and blood man.” He laid his hand on Basil’s shoulder, “Make sure it’s enough for her my friend.” Guy walked away, leaving Basil alone with his thoughts.

Can Basil Manneville compete with Elinor’s human admirer?

I invite you to read Heroes Live Forever (Knights in Time series book 1), then turn you attention as I will, to Journey in Time (Knights in Time series book 2) by Chris Karlsen. An internationally published author, Chris has traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Near East, and North Africa, satisfying her need to visit places she read about. Having spent a great deal of time in England and France, she used her love of both places as settings for her Knights in Time (5 book) series.

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