Ellie is often in trouble at home and at school. She has trouble thinking before she acts. Her frustrated mother gives Ellie a small purple bracelet to help her remember to think first, then make a good choice. And it works, until Ellie loses the bracelet. Has Ellie learned to always ask herself the all-important question, “What would Jesus do?”

Ellie is often in trouble at home and at school. She has trouble remembering to think before she acts. Her frustrated mother gives Ellie a small purple bracelet to remind her to use self-control. It works, until Ellie loses the bracelet. She must then remember, all by herself, to always ask, “What would Jesus do?” A timeless message for children learning self-control. Many books teaching a biblical principle use a bible story to relay the concept. However, some children get lost in the setting details of ancient times. They simply cannot relate to characters who dress, think and act so differently. A picture book, such as Elly and the Purple Bracelet , is the perfect vehicle for teaching important scriptural concepts.

Marla Jones lives in Yukon, Oklahoma with her husband of 33 years, their dog, Trixie and Millhouse the cat. She taught first grade for twelve years in the Yukon Public School system. She is currently writing and illustrating her third children’s book.