Joy the Jellyfish [Paperback]

Kristen Collier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2007 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Joy the Jellyfish is a nearly transparent creature, who is ignored by the other inhabitants of the Great Barrier Reef. Sad and lonely, Joy swims the vast ocean in search of a friend. [Written by Kristen Collier and illustrated by her husband, Kevin Collier] Released on the KittycatBooks.com label of Dragonfly Publishing, Inc.

Editorial Reviews

Review

JOY THE JELLYFISH is a sweet story about friendship and how to overcome shyness in order to make friends. The prose and dialog are engaging and the brightly colored illustrations captivating. This is a book that will make a fine, delightful gift to any child, not only because of its beautiful artwork and engaging plot, but also because it teaches the different animals which inhabit the great barrier reef. This book is the first collaboration between talented illustrator Kevin Scott Collier and his author wife, Kristen. I hope this book will not be their last and I certainly look forward to more children's picture books from this winning team. --Midwest Book Review

Joy the Jellyfish is lonely. Her greatest wish is to have a friend. Unfortunately, she is nearly invisible so no one seems to see her. Those that do see her are afraid. Traveling far into the cold depths of the ocean, Joy meets Bella Beluga. Bella tells Joy that she has to stop being so shy. That in order to make a friend she has to be a friend. Joy the Jellyfish is a sweet story with a great lesson. Sometimes we all feel a little shy and invisible. Joy and Bella show us the way. --Dr. Tami Brady for TCM Reviews --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Author Kristen Collier is a critically acclaimed Christian novelist, a columnist for several newspapers, and a feature writer for magazines. Illustrator Kevin Collier is a children's book author and has illustrated over 40 children's books.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. (October 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979757479
• ISBN-13: 978-0979757471
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #992,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Joy the Jellyfish, June 22, 2010

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Anne K. Edwards "AKE" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joy the Jellyfish (Paperback)

Joy is a lonely little jellyfish looking for a friend. She travels far and wide, seeing many creatures but none to be her friend. Until she meets Bella the whale.

This is a delightful story with wonderful illustrations that will please children of any age and the moral is included in such a way the child will not be aware of it. It is a book that children will want to read or have read to them more than once.

I'm pleased to highly recommend this book to any parent to give to their child. It can be used to spend happy time as child and parent read and enjoy the colorful illustrations.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Jellyfish and self-esteem, September 21, 2008

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Pantherhawk Reviews (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joy the Jellyfish (Paperback)

An adorably illustrated book well written to help the young child to deal with issues of making friends.

5.0 out of 5 stars Joy The Jellyfish is a great read, March 18, 2008

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Susan J. Berger-corbin "Susan J Berger" (Van Nuys, CA) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Joy the Jellyfish (Paperback)

I just got my copy of Joy the Jellyfish from Amazon. I was originally attracted by the illustrations.(which is why I ordered it)

When I got my copy, I revelled in the text. I love the repetition phrase and I love the message. This is a story that you really want your children to have because it deals with esteem issues and distance them by using fish. I love it.