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TRANSFORMS
My writing spans many genres, from children's picture books to lifestyle articles to collections of ecological poetry, appearing on television, in art galleries, anthologies, magazines, letterpress print and in the award-winning books, Snowflakes, WA is Water and more.
I’m a hybrid author with traditionally published and independently created work, experienced at creating and designing books from start to finish, acting as editor, art director and publisher.
There's nothing that pleases me more than connecting with readers and writers through story.
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WA IS WATER
Explore Washington State in poems, photos and facts with award-winning poet and photographer Jennifer Preston Chushcoff as she journeys through Washington's foggy forests, waterfalls, cranberry bogs and nature preserves to gather 48 poems, 103 full-color photos and hundreds of interesting water-related facts about the wet and wild state.
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SNOWFLAKES: A POP UP BOOK
The intricate beauty of snowflakes is fully revealed in this 5th Anniversary Edition of Snowflakes: A Pop-Up Book. An enchanting explanation of the uniqueness of snowflakes supplemented by information about the real life "Snowflake Man" Wilson A. Bentley, who was the first to photograph snowflakes, This book makes an excellent holiday gift and engages readers of all ages.
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A BLAZE OF DRAGONS AND OTHER FAIRYTALE FAMILIES
The group names for fairytale families set in their favorite habitats, including a "Splash" of mermaids in an aquarium, a "Sparkle" of unicorns at the beach and a "Sighting" of Sasquatch at the playground. Fun activities included at the back of the book.
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MISS LILY'S WOBBILTY BOBBILTY HOUSE
Miss Lily loves rescuing cats and collecting treasures, but her heart is bigger than her home. She can't keep up and the Wobbilty Bobbilty House is about to burst! Can there be too much of a good thing?
A heart-warming, funny story about what happens when collecting gets out of control and how the best "things" in life aren't things.
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FLURRY
The intricate beauty of snowflakes is revealed in this amazing little pop-up book. An enchanting explanation of the uniqueness of snowflakes, engages readers of all ages. Each of the seven spreads features illustrated pop-ups.
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Easter Numbers
Count to ten with this interactive pop-up Easter book. Each spread is full of surprises and fun as the animals celebrate Easter.
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A COLLECTION OF CAUTIONARY TALES
The Fairy Gothmother presents her spooky collection of cautionary tales, poems, and games in over 100 full-color pages to haunt and delight the brave and curious.
Learn to play The Halloween Hunt, make a Bad Dream Box to banish nightmares, or snuggle under the covers and read what happens to unlucky children in Little Lucy Poppletred and Late Bloomers.
This collection from the Fairy Gothmother is a new addition to the macabre, darkly humuorous storytelling traditions of Edward Gorey, Brothers Grimm, Hilaire Belloc and Charles Addams.
What People Are Saying
Snowflakes
“My family and I love this book! . . . It's a keepsake.”
— Katy P
This is a beautiful, delightful, fascinating book about snowflakes, and would be a perfect gift for anyone who adores these unique wonders . . . This book has a charming little story of comparing the uniqueness of a snowflake to a human, AND also in cleverly "hidden" flaps tells the story of the man who discovered (and photographed) the individuality and beauty of snowflakes.
— Theres
My daughter, the teacher, found this to be very helpful! Good choice!
— Pearls
The text itself is an homage to artist/photographer Wilson A. Bentley, who discovered that no two snowflakes are the same. But it is also the timeless wondering at Nature’s intricacies and the simple explanation how it works. If you want to give somebody a very special gift – this eye-catcher is definitely IT. Elaborate, filigree, and utterly imaginative, it will lure you into a seeming fairy-tale land that is so entirely real.
Miss Lily’s Wobbilty Bobbilty House
“What a fun and whimsical children's book. It arrived today, and my two year old enjoyed it so much that she wanted to read it multiple times in a row. This is a book that I won't mind reading again and again, because it's full of humor, clever writing, action packed artwork, and unexpected twists. I'm happy we added it to our collection!
— Alina L
Jennifer Preston Chushcoff creates a wonderful, kind character who can't say no. She handles hoarding in a gentle, non-judgmental way. You can't help but love Miss Lily.
— Denise
Easter Numbers
Love this pop-up book!! Can't wait to gift it to all of my little cousins =) Perfect for learning numbers... and the illustrations & paper engineering are so cool that kids are bound to stay engaged.
A Blaze of Dragons and Other Fairytale Families
This is a very cute, easy to read book! Great book for parents who love spooky stuff but not too scary for children either.
— Nicole N
My son (6) loves this book. We enjoy finding all the different things each creature is doing on the pages. It’s fun and clever and leads to the making of your own stories together. There’s a space at the end for the child to make up their own fairytale creature. I love that the author is very good about bringing an interactive element to her books to foster that love of fun and creativity.
— M Wilcox
This book is a daily pick for my little one! Choosing our favorite adventure land and counting the funny and spooky characters makes it a fun interactive way to get the imagination going! Definitely recommend!
— Katie K
A Collection of Cautionary Tales
Indulge yourself in this Halloween treat for yourself or your spooky-loving children. You will feel delightfully full and satiated on every page, soaking up the colorful vintage illustrations on thick paper. This isn't a book you read all at once -- you savor it like a decadent desert. The reader will want to treasure every illustration on every page... so much to look at!
This is a book you will read every October. It will be a spooky family's favorite.
“ . . . . If the Brothers Grimm had a sister, it would be Jenn.
Author of Three Bears of the Pacific Northwest and former children’s librarian
A very surprising, clever, not to mention beautiful, interactive book (ideas for art projects, games) that reminds me of the creepy fun of Edward Gorey.
Would recommend for anyone who loves the gothic.
— M Wilcox
WA IS WATER
Jennifer Chushcoff does a wonderful job synthesizing what the State of Washington is thru its relationship with its water. Rivers, snow, bays, lakes, rain: Washington is often a soggy corner of the world. The book doesn’t read cover to cover, but more like a coffee table book. So much so that I wish is that I had a larger hard back addition to have around the house. The photos are perfect and the layout is beautiful.
Nothing if not erudite, Chushcoff is a fine poet and even better photographer. I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of this beautiful ecology lesson.
Gorgeous photos paired with language distilled, rather than diluted, to its essence.
— A Braden