Jo Shepherd Ripley

I am an author and an artist living and working in Springboro, Ohio with my husband Richard.  Writing for children is uplifting and enlightening.  Having 11 children, I have learned how important it is for children to have "somebody" believe in them and for them to believe in somebody in return.  I wrote Jolly over 45 years ago for my oldest daughter Dee.  I love Christmas, and at a very basic level, I think, like most people, I don't want it to end.  Jolly helps Christmas be more than just one day, and helps families celebrate more than just the presents.  Over the last few decades, the Jolly story and tradition has spread across the country and even overseas.   Now thousands of families practice the Jolly tradition, some don't even know from where it came.  We are thrilled to finally bring this story and tradition out in book form.  For more information about Jolly, please visit www.jollytheelf.com.
Jolly The Elf is published by shepherdripleystudiollc.