Publisher's synopsis
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.
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Nicole Godwin is an award-winning author with a passion for the environment, animal rights and social justice. Her Graduate Diploma in professional writing from the University of Canberra helped create the foundations for four successful picture books to date. Her current studies towards a Masters in Environmental Management is providing a mountain of ideas for future books to help the planet and the animals we share it with.
In February 2021, Jelly-Boy was listed as a Notable book in the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Awards and in November 2020, Jelly-Boy won the Conservation Awareness for Children category of the Whitley Awards, bestowed by the Zoological Society of NSW. And it’s not all about Jelly-Boy − in 2019, Billie won the ACT Writing an Publishing Award in the children’s category.
Full bio from Nicole Godwin | Photo courtesy of Nicole Godwin
Christopher Nielsen is an Australian author/illustrator specialising in bringing joy and wonder to children through his art and storytelling. His illustration is inspired by a deep passion for mid-century culture and design.
In 2018 his first picture book saw him shortlisted for the CBCA Crichton Award for best new illustrator. He has been producing award winning picture books, middle grade, YA and non-fiction ever since.
When he’s not busy with a book he can be found raising his beautiful young family or playing with his band The Ramalamas.
Photo courtesy of Christopher Nielsen
