A young jelly fish becomes firm friends with a discarded plastic carrier. The carrier appears to be a good listener and brave. But Jelly Boy’s family don’t like the bag branding him dangerous. Jelly Boy recognises the problems and differences with the carrier but doesn’t want to let go! Inevitably the bag pulls Jelly Boy into dangerous situations until at last he needs rescuing – and his family pull together to save him.
A delightfully simple tale that tells a powerful story about the dangers of plastic in the oceans and just how much of a problem they can be for the ocean’s fauna and flora. The illustrations are big, bold, and brightly coloured in blues and other appropriate shades.
The books final page shares some facts and figures about the amount of plastic waste going into our oceans. This is a good read, whilst starting our youngest readers on a journey of environmental awareness.
An unconventional, every-kid picture book that has the potential to inspire the next generation of readers to protect our oceans.
What happens when a jellyfish falls in love with a plastic bag she mistakes for a jelly-boy? Jelly-Boy is different. He is big and strong. And not as wobbly as the other Jelly-Boys. By the time Jelly-Girl discovers the dangerous truth about her new friend, it may already be too late.
This is an inventive approach to tackling a conservation issue that is plaguing our world: too much plastic in the ocean. Told in a kid-friendly and humorous way, this is a story with the potential to encourage dialogue around an important issue.
Nicole Godwin shines a light on environmental and animal rights issues through captivating picture books that engage readers and help to create a generation of thoughtful, committed and compassionate individuals. With topics ranging from a jellyfish falling in love with a plastic bag (Jelly-Boy) to ocean conservation (Billie) and elephants being used to entertain tourists (Ella), Nicole's books are striking a cord with children, families and teachers. Christopher Nielsen is inspired by his love of vintage design. His work has been acknowledged by The AGDA Awards, 3x3, Communication Arts, American Illustration, Society Of Illustrators NY, Luerzers Archive, Hotshop Awards and The Creative Annual. He has received Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the Illustrators Australia Awards.
