Children's Book
Author-Illustrator

Rachel J. Cox

Book projects

Product Design

Oldilocks

An Age-Defying Fairy Tale

Oldilocks is a spry 73-year-old who wears a belt pack, a Fitbit and big, white tennis shoes. She’s sassy, independent, and skilled with technology. When she makes her way to the three bears’ house, she defies the reader’s expectations by fixing the broken stove instead of eating the oatmeal, fixing the wifi instead of sitting in the chair, and fixing the bed –before she eventually takes a nap in it.Readers who enjoy new perspectives on old fairy tales, stories of brave and daring females, visual gags, or funny characters who break the fourth wall will enjoy Oldilocks.


Where's the Mayo?

Introducing the Chinchilla Brothers

Pablo and Dusty are an odd couple, similar to other famous comic duos such as Laurel and Hardy, Narwhal and Jelly, and Jonah Hill and Michael Cera. Pablo is naive and easy-going. Dusty is savvy but high-strung. In the first story, Dusty is sleeping when his brother wakes him up to help him find the mayonnaise so he can make a special sandwich. The next night he wakes him again because Pablo needs a rake to pick up his spilled marbles. Then he needs nail clippers to trim his bonsai tree. Eventually the brothers must come to a resolution so that both of them can get their rest.


The Night Santa Did Chores

A Minimalist-mas Story

Santa Claus becomes disgusted with crass consumerism and decides to clean the houses of the good boys and girls on Christmas Eve night instead of contributing to the mass consumption problem. Everyone is fine with it!


Rhodies

A Mystery for Swifties

Best friends and seventh-graders Maddie and Isabelle are “Rhodies”, superfans of Frida Rhodes (a singer-songwriter inspired by Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus). They both love cracking jokes and making obscure pop culture references. As a reward for getting straight As on their report cards, their parents surprise them with tickets to Frida’s latest stadium tour. When Frida disappears just hours before the concert, Maddie and Isabelle use their extensive fan knowledge of Frida’s life and lyrics to solve the mystery. Maddie’s affinity for technology and Isabelle’s intuitive understanding of music make them a dynamic mystery-solving duo. And if they also happen to push their (single) parents into a romantic relationship, then so be it!


Boo Deer

Board Book / Novelty Book

Our friend deer tries on different personas and disguises as he explores words that rhyme with "BOO!" The last page is "You Deer" and features a mirror in place of Deer's face. Your toddler will love to get to the end to see their own face in the book.


Potato Roll

Etsy Store

Rachel sells a line of print-on-demand merchandise in the Potato Roll Etsy store.


Contact

I am available for commissioned illustration work.
I am currently seeking representation.

Copyright 2025 Rachel J. Cox