Tess Kossow
Mom. Entrepreneur. Author.
Ferris is my last embryo and the answered prayer of faith, love and science through IVF.
I made the decision to compose the I’m Very Ferris series after leaving corporate America and, once-and-for-all jumping into the risk of starting my own company.
I am a mother, first and foremost, and everything else comes second. I believe you really can have and achieve anything you want…but you are going to have to work for it and expect nothing to be handed to you.
Meet Ferris
Inspired by my own sweet boy, Ferris, the I’m Very Ferris children’s book series was created so parents have an easy way to talk about IVF with their kids.
The first in the Ferris series is just a few weeks away from being published and the manuscript for the second book in the series is underway.
I searched everywhere for books written for children to help explain In Vitro Fertilization and I couldn’t find a single one – so I decided to write one!
After receiving such positive feedback on my early efforts, I not only completed the first manuscript but I’m also half way through the second book in the series!
Latest From Blog
If I Could Turn Back Time.
When you are the first in your world to go through something, there are going to be inevitable consequences. People won’t understand. They won’t say or do the right thing. They might doubt your rationality for your acts. They will think you are wasting your money...
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Sh*tty Mom and IVF
I recently had the ultimate pleasure to host a women’s book club with my girl, Chrissy Somers (#SorryNotSorry) from Families on the Fox. We hosted a BYOB at Scentcerely Yours and had a down-to-Earth discussion on the hardest job in the world: Motherhood. And if you...
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Running with Reason
Running the 2019 NYC Marathon is a life goal, and I am asking that you join in my passion and pledge a donation. Please go to this site and show your support to help children get the opportunity to grow and stay active.
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“I‘m Very Ferris is just darling and such a heartwarming story that so many families can relate to. Tess has tackled such a delicate subject, forging a new path for parents to talk about the journey of IVF with their kids. The captivating, whimsical illustrations are just icing on the cake for this amazing book!”
– Lindsay Chan
Books
I'm Very Ferris
I'm Very Ferris is the exciting entrance to a children's series that takes the delicate discussion of In Vitro Fertilization and makes it understandable and relatable through the eyes of a child. Follow along with Ferris as he brings you into his little world and shares the adventure of his life and how he came to be.
I'm Very Ferris Takes a Bubble Bath
In the second installment in the I'm Very Ferris series. Splash along with Ferris as he brings you into his latest adventure...a bubble bath! Children will fall in love with this relatable bath time story all the while understanding what IVF is in a fun picture book series.