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Meet the Mice
Jolley
Jolley
Jolley
Jolley is a cute, mischievous little mouse with hair askew at times and wearing bib overalls. He is easily embarrassed and secretly likes all his sisters fussing over him. He loves adventure and keeps his sisters entertained. His lesson in obedience is the very first story in the beloved Jolley Tales series!
Holly
Jolley
Jolley
As the older sister, Holly is very kind, responsible, and cares deeply for each of her family. She loves tending to sick and injured creatures and even has her own "hospital!" Her family counts on her wisdom and grace. Her story of ingenuity and kindness is featured in the second book in the beloved Jolley Tales series!
Molly
Jolley
Molly
Molly is a modest little mouse; this doesn't make her any less interesting, however, because she has many special talents. Everyone loves her and she stays quite busy trying to keep Jolley out of trouble! Her lesson on humility is the third book in the Jolley Tales Series and is the newest published book in 2024!
Polly
Polly
Molly
Polly is always distingushed by wearing the letter "P" on her pinafore. She is pleasant and helpful and known for her sweet deeds of generosity! She uses her many pockets to hold all kinds of sweet gifts and treats for family and friends! Illustrations are being currently painted for Polly’s very own book in the Jolley Tales Series as "Polly's Pockets" share the value of generosity!
Dolly
Polly
Dolly
Dolly, the littlest sister, is always trying to keep up with her older sisters and is usually lagging behind and dragging a doll at all times. She has a big heart and her family loves this petite, tiny sister dearly. Enjoy this sweet little mouse in every story of the Jolley Tales series and be sure to spot her favorite little doll in every single painting where she is sweetly featured!
Lolly
Polly
Dolly
Lolly is the last of the little mouse family and his story as a little baby is one of miracles as he was delivered on the doorstep in a small lollipop box as a tiny orphan. Stay tuned for more about this special little toddler and the joy and delight he adds to the family! His story teaches the value of loyalty and sacrifice and will warm your heart and home.
Author & Illustrator
Lydia L. Riley
Raised in a pastor's home, Lydia came to Christ in genuine faith as a young child. She is a songwriter, musician, and author, yet considers motherhood her greatest calling. Weaving delightful and imaginative stories, she created the characters in this endearing mouse family to teach her own little children the important biblical character traits they needed throughout their childhood. These sweet stories became well loved and cherished and now continue to delight children around the world as the beloved Jolley Tales Series.
Lydia resides in Greenville, SC. As an active member of her beloved church, she continues to serve in the music ministry with her four (now) young adult children. She enjoys an abundant life filled with speaking, singing, and writing with Seasons of Life Publications.
She delights in how God uses small things and is always exploring new ideas for her imaginative mouse family and their miniature world; her family and friends are accustomed to her speaking often of Jolley and the big things he is to accomplish for the Lord!
Lynda Slattery
Born and raised in South Carolina, Lynda has been interested in art from a young age. While raising three children, she has held a professional job as an in-house illustrator for a well-known educational publishing company with a Biblical worldview for many years, producing thousands of illustrations rendered in watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, gouache, paper collage, and digital. The Jolley Tales Series is her first independent book collaboration.
Having accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour at a young age, Lynda hopes the book series and characters will be a lasting legacy in many children's formative years.
Also a lifelong avid reader, she dreams of touring famous authors' homes such as Beatrix Potter's Hill Top house, C.S. Lewis' house The Kilns, the Alcott's Orchard House, and Mark Twain's house in Connecticut.