As a retired English teacher, Jerilynn has always loved teaching, telling, reading, watching and writing stories. To date, Jerilynn has published nine children's picture books, an adult memoir, and a Young Adult historical fiction novel. Her work reflects her sense of humor, love of words, and talent for detail.
Jerilynn finds her inspiration in the rolling hills of East Central Kansas. No matter the subject of a current work, she is motivated by the people, history, and changing seasons of this place.
As a student of history and language, she enjoys traveling to beautiful places. But ultimately, she finds the greatest joy in travel is coming home.
Please contact if interested in classroom visits or sets of 15-20 books, as we have special wholesale pricing.
Every attempt has been made to produce these products locally. The author, publisher, illustrators, and graphic designers are local characters.
You won't find these products at a box store. Nothing marked "made in China."
For middle grades. Farmer Baldridge attempts to keep Raccoon raiders out of his precious corn patch. Illustrated by Josh Finley
Even littles can play with a little adult help. Roll dice to advance to the corn patch. First to the patch wins! Vinyl play mat doubles as a place mat. Graphics by IM Design.
Read the book, play the game, build a quilt, BECOME the raccoon. This clever lap-sized quilt is an easy project with detailed instructions. No precision required. Designed by Becky Setterstrom
The first printing is sold out. New printing soft back in smaller format is in the works. The book includes stories of three groups of critters that inhabit the tall grass prairie. Read to me or middle grades. Illustrations by Josh Finley.
A song for each tribe in the Tales: A Wisper Lullaby, The Grones Lament, A Ponder Promanade. Lyrics by Jerilynn Henrikson, music sung and arranged by Annie Wilson of Tallgrass Express.
A story that reminds kids and the adults who read to them to keep eyes, minds, and hearts open. Different is not always bad; sometimes it is just different. And once in awhile, it's just wonderful. Illustrated by Elizabeth Daniel
Book 1 of the Joe the Gardener series for beginning readers. Joe knows that gardening takes determination as he overcomes weeds, bugs and bunnies. Illustrations by Patty Kahn
In Book 2, Joe learns more about growing food for his family and his diverse friends and neighbors.
Book 3 finds Joe growing up to help his sister and his mom and dad make delicious strawberry jam to enjoy and share. Buy all three books in the series and save $10.
This is Jerilynn's attempt to tell her life in dog years, to measure her years by the lives of dogs she has loved. She also tells hilarious stories about friends and family. This memoir is for adults, thanks to her grandpa's salty mouth.
Teddy was a small white terrier purchased for his family by famous publisher, William Allen White. Teddy died in 1923, but his ghost lives on to tell his version of the family history. Designed for young adults.
Award winning young adult historical fiction story about three young people caught up in the horrors of WWII as members of the French Resistance. Elizabeth Daniel illustrations.
B.C. constantly challenges his "person's" patience with his ornery antics. The only thing that saves him is his good looks. Designed for elementary. Illustrated by Josh Finley.
Featuring iconic Kansas images to color: bison, bucking bronco, meadowlark, and a clever story from Grandma. For anyone with a box of crayons. Great for Kansas Day!
instructions for constructing a nifty twin-sized quilt using images from Grandma's Prairie Patchwork Color Book.
Part family history, part coming of age story, part love story, Remembering Martha, is a journey full of humor and heart.
Prairie Patchwork is about sharing a vision with anyone who is interested in family, friendship, storytelling, and creativity. We feature books for children and the adults who love to read with them and clever projects that accompany the stories: A Raccoon Board Game, or quilt patterns to accompany a well-loved story. In addition, Jerilynn has written two historical fiction books, one for older children and one for YA. We are not about mass production, or big business. Our products are created with love and full of local flavor. Give us a try if you would like a taste of life from the middle of things.
