Welcome! We’re very pleased to present Jolly the Elf – a beautiful

Christmas story, now available as a children’s book by Jo Shepherd Ripley,

with illustrations by John C. Blackford.

 

Jolly the Elf is a story for all ages. If you know the reindeer that saved Santa,

meet the elf that saved him. Jolly knew Santa was in trouble. He did not have

enough time to keep track of all of the good boys and girls. Santa needed help

from a friend. He needed Jolly. Jolly and his friends help Santa see how good

and kind children are being by going to their homes and reporting all the wonderful

things they do back to Santa. Jolly and his friends are part of what every child

needs – somebody to believe in them. For anyone who has children or is a child

at heart, this story gets to the quick of what it means to be a person, a child – reach

for the stars and maybe you will catch one.

 

 “Jo Ripley’s Jolly the Elf story is a delightful addition to the Christmas sagas.

It is an authentic family tale and tradition inspired by the most wonderful prompter

of invention -- a child’s curiosity. The text is sweet and wistful, and the illustrations

are magical. Yes, Virginia, there is a Jolly the Elf.”

—Jack Kerley, New York Times & London Times best-selling author