The Secrets of the Jellies: Amazing Jellyfish and Their Surprising Talents
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A spectacular world of weird and wonderful jellyfish awaits. Engaging rhyming text will amaze young readers with awe-inspiring information about these beguiling creatures. Filled with facts and energetic undersea artwork, this aquarium-exhibit-in-a-book is the perfect gift for kids, ocean lovers and educators.
Illustrated by the amazing artist, Marie Hermannson.
Chronicle Kids, April 21, 2026
Praise
★ —”A captivating exploration of ¬jellyfish… engaging, poetic text and well-supported scientific details make this an educational yet visually appealing title.” “VERDICT This engaging and detailed book is an excellent addition to school library collections. Its unique blend of artistic digital illustrations and fascinating biological content about these often-misunderstood ocean creatures makes it a worthwhile purchase for science and nature sections.”— School Library Journal, Starred Review
“Skillfully blends poetry and marine biology… STEM storytelling done right.”
“…Jameson’s buoyant text – structured as a guessing game – showcases a new fact every two pages. Well pitched to its young audience, the writing builds anticipation through simple rhyming stanzas that culminate in a one-word reveal: “Jellies round, / jellies square, / simply plain or full of flair. / A dazzling mix of shapes and types! / There’s even one with purple / STRIPES! …Hermansson’s candy-hued digital illustrations complement the verse’s playful tone, offering visual interest that will appeal to varied attention spans…Plentiful backmatter goes into more detail about concepts introduced in the main text…”— Kirkus Reviews
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/karen-jameson/the-secrets-of-the-jellies/
“This lively picture book delivers an upbeat, rhyming introduction to the fascinating world of jellyfish through engaging narrative nonfiction… entertaining and educational.” — Booklist
