tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post6467229602753766838..comments2023-11-02T05:13:31.180-04:00Comments on Thoughts from an Evil Overlord: Jolly Old Santa ClausAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02582583925813368098noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-78209150910055904352012-12-25T02:14:25.567-05:002012-12-25T02:14:25.567-05:00My copy is identified as a 1958 copyright by Ideal...My copy is identified as a 1958 copyright by Ideals Publishing Co. Milwalukee 1 Wisconsin, edited and prepared by van b. hooper. I received it as a gift in 1959. It is titled 'JOLLY OLD SANTA CLAUS'. It appears to match the older versions I see with illustrations posted. this appears to confirm information from prior posters.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984616627415732509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-25403970605359118482012-12-25T02:09:58.948-05:002012-12-25T02:09:58.948-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984616627415732509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-47079996855699558152009-12-31T03:47:30.309-05:002009-12-31T03:47:30.309-05:00Hi Elizabeth, I found your blog on a search for th...Hi Elizabeth, I found your blog on a search for this book. I have the Jolly Old Santa Claus book my Mom bought for us and display it every Christmas. Inside the front cover it says edited and prepared by van b. hooper, Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin, then below that, Copyright 1958 by Ideal Publishing Co., printed and bound in U.S.A., one dollar per copy. Would you know its monetary value? To me, it is priceless. MargiMargihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338899977451130765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-42380551234912215772009-11-11T18:53:02.060-05:002009-11-11T18:53:02.060-05:00I have the same book too. My mom bought it for me ...I have the same book too. My mom bought it for me in the seventies. i read it every year to my son for Christmas. It is surely a classic. I look forward to reading it someday to my grandchildren.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-16669957348425926472008-12-19T08:18:00.000-05:002008-12-19T08:18:00.000-05:00These are fabulous!I'm just now catching up with t...These are fabulous!<BR/><BR/>I'm just now catching up with the SITS featured bloggers, and wanted to say congrats!lemonologiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970524647705854751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-70752922327178000322008-12-19T03:59:00.000-05:002008-12-19T03:59:00.000-05:00What a fun book! Thanks so much for sharing it.What a fun book! Thanks so much for sharing it.mubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673719943332888707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-56768424214971027622008-12-18T17:50:00.000-05:002008-12-18T17:50:00.000-05:00I just adore old picture books. The Santas in them...I just adore old picture books. The Santas in them always looked cheerful and rosy cheeked. Illustrations back then just had a certain ethereal quality to them. Thanks for this great post. xxooHarbor Honhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311482342041164790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-56908337057184670652008-12-18T15:01:00.000-05:002008-12-18T15:01:00.000-05:00Yes we are twins (sometimes!) I havethis book stas...Yes we are twins (sometimes!) I have<BR/>this book stashed away in my giftwrap<BR/>box! I agree it has wonderful art<BR/>work and details. I think mine was<BR/>published under the "Ideals" book<BR/>name, later than 1958! Wishing you<BR/>a wonderful Christmas! JewelgirlJEWELGIRLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229475913954848185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-76600980904274365012008-12-18T14:09:00.000-05:002008-12-18T14:09:00.000-05:00That looks so incredibly familiar to me. I'm wonde...That looks so incredibly familiar to me. I'm wondering if I had that book as a little girl. I really like it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-72168070333009435322008-12-18T13:51:00.000-05:002008-12-18T13:51:00.000-05:00I just popped in to say Happy Christmas! Loved th...I just popped in to say Happy Christmas! Loved the book.<BR/>Merry Hugs,<BR/>GollumRattlebridge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270992062886735035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-88186712908359937862008-12-18T10:50:00.000-05:002008-12-18T10:50:00.000-05:00How delightful! I just had to stop by as I knew yo...How delightful! I just had to stop by as I knew you would have a little pretty today!<BR/>Oh how I love old books..the illustrations are divine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-1012839217140440052008-12-18T09:35:00.000-05:002008-12-18T09:35:00.000-05:00Beautiful book!Merry Christmas.Beautiful book!<BR/>Merry Christmas.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776600970535540800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-17375759784937838722008-12-18T08:50:00.000-05:002008-12-18T08:50:00.000-05:00I wonder how/when brownies became elves. Thanks fo...I wonder how/when brownies became elves. Thanks for sharing.SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-87662746363532607522008-12-18T08:22:00.000-05:002008-12-18T08:22:00.000-05:00I've seeen many many pictures of Santa, but this o...I've seeen many many pictures of Santa, but this one is a first for me. You are amazing, how you keep comimg up with so many vintage items. Love it....<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-88011278105238542882008-12-18T07:48:00.000-05:002008-12-18T07:48:00.000-05:00How is it that I've missed this book in it's repri...How is it that I've missed this book in it's reprint form? I MUST get a copy!! Beautifully illustrated! Thanks for sharing!Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937487931128861222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-91307304421439557002008-12-18T07:18:00.000-05:002008-12-18T07:18:00.000-05:00Hello Elizabeth!I really enjoyed viewing your char...Hello Elizabeth!<BR/>I really enjoyed viewing your charming and beautifully illustrated Christmas book! It was such a treat that you added the information about George Hinke--so very interesting. I love to hear about the old artists.<BR/>I enjoyed your house tour too!<BR/>Have a wonderful Christmas!<BR/>Blessings to You!<BR/>Claudia O.The Tiquehunters Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540693029145434293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-80482822176409434072008-12-18T06:48:00.000-05:002008-12-18T06:48:00.000-05:00WOW! I would love to get a hold of that book! I lo...WOW! I would love to get a hold of that book! I love the illustrations! That's how I see Christmas! :) <BR/>Have a wonderful holiday!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676304921678692393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-15915127313845164682008-12-18T04:35:00.000-05:002008-12-18T04:35:00.000-05:00What a sweet little book. I love the cover. Very c...What a sweet little book. I love the cover. Very charming. I will be here next week for VTT, if you decide to link in. If not, I understand, it is a busy time. Merry Christmas!Coloradoladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-70399506457221872882008-12-18T00:30:00.000-05:002008-12-18T00:30:00.000-05:00I think I might have had that book as a kid! The ...I think I might have had that book as a kid! The pictures look so familiar--especially of the elves getting ready for bed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03896397905655488182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-657734275456253132008-12-18T00:20:00.000-05:002008-12-18T00:20:00.000-05:00My brother actually had this book and I hope it is...My brother actually had this book and I hope it is still around here somewhere tucked away in the old crawl space. I believe he received it as a gift for his first Christmas from an aunt. Don't you just love the illustrations? Now my brother can draw and paint like this if he wants to. I wish I could. Maybe this is one of his first inspirations, hmmmm. Thanks for sharing.....Robynimjacobsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842267107516241617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-3047490084462472902008-12-17T23:54:00.000-05:002008-12-17T23:54:00.000-05:00It's a wonderful, sweet book. Happy VTT and have a...It's a wonderful, sweet book. Happy VTT and have a lovely Christmas..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-5900667130273654962008-12-17T23:29:00.000-05:002008-12-17T23:29:00.000-05:00What a great book. Merry Christmas.What a great book. Merry Christmas.threesidesofcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680623585443980958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-74345434929586158932008-12-17T22:47:00.000-05:002008-12-17T22:47:00.000-05:00Gosh...the illustrations on these are marvelous......Gosh...the illustrations on these are marvelous...complete works of art!!!nikkicrumpethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127473424859610429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-35246161012516801352008-12-17T22:03:00.000-05:002008-12-17T22:03:00.000-05:00Elizabeth this was a really special book... Looks ...Elizabeth this was a really special book... Looks like a really cute story too... Wonder if it is still in print??? My babies would love it... Have a great night<BR/><BR/>(((HUGS)))<BR/>Donnasquawmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814752309515986976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878749965830872589.post-68621974070048185102008-12-17T21:56:00.000-05:002008-12-17T21:56:00.000-05:00Oh I love those kinds of books, the illustrations ...Oh I love those kinds of books, the illustrations from that time are still so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564174820915401323noreply@blogger.com