This rather cute children’s book found its way into my inbox and I felt I had to take another look. It’s called “The Jellyfish Jiggle” and there are three copies that I’m giving away in this competition.
Jules the Jellyfish is not quite like other jellyfish. She moves a bit differently. The other jellyfish don’t quite understand her and she feels like a bit of a failure because she doesn’t fit in. Even though her ballet teacher encourages the other jellyfish to try her moves they don’t accept her.
It’s only when she meets OctoRocto, the musical octopus, that she finds a friend who encourages her to let go, be herself and have fun.
This is a lovely message for all children when we don’t quite feel like we fit in – all about accepting yourself and when you do that, others will accept you too. I also think the illustrations are beautiful.
The author of this book is Kayla Diamond. She is proudly South African but is currently working in Qatar. This is what she says about how these books came about:
So, why children’s books? Well ever since I was in college, I have wanted to write one, but I didn’t quite know *how*. I was inspired to write my first book ‘GLOW’ when I was sitting on a beach and saw some children playing with glow toys. One wasn’t glowing and seemed a little dull; from there the idea just kept growing. I wrote my first draft on a plane and kind of just sat with it for a while until I decided to just… go for it! Once I had the first idea for a book, and started seeing it come to life thanks to incredibly talented artists, the ideas just kept on coming and I am now sitting with 10 possible book ideas. The Jellyfish Jiggle is my second book that is currently out and plans for my 3rd one are already in the making!
My aim is to produce beautiful books that inspire a love for early literacy; based on topics that both children and adults can relate to.
Would you like to win a copy of this book? SA Mom blogs is giving away three copies to three readers. All you have to do is comment on this post.
You can also get this book on Amazon here.
Terms and Conditions:
- This competition will run for a week. The winner will be announced on the Facebook page, and emailed.
- This competition is open to South African residents only.
- The prize is not transferable.
- If you have won on SA Mom Blogs in the past 3 months you will not be eligible to win this competition.
- If you win the same prize on another site then you forfeit this one.
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My daughter just turned 5 and will be attending school this year. She loves reading and is super excited about school
My daughter Nd niece wil luv this book they enjoy reading. And i can just see their eyes lighting up when they see s new book.
My 2 year old daughter and I love reading, it’s a beautiful time for us to bond ! Importantly she gets to learn new words and improve her communication skills. Wining this would be so incredible
Stunning prize
I have a 4 year old son. He is the light of my life. Sweetest boy ever. I read him 3 to 4 short stories every night and some mornings I get woken up with him reading me the stories. He will appreciate these books and treat them with the love that they deserve.
Would love to win this for my kids.
As an educational psychologist working in a school this sounds like a great tool to use when working with children.
I hope you get to publish your other books!
Sounds like an awesome story. We have her 1st book and my daughter loves it.
My little girl is turning 3 in May and absolutely loves her books! She loves to read to her teddies, and loves to listen to daddy reading her a bedtime story! This will be such a special book to add to her library! AND Jellyfish is her favorite sea creature!!
Im a grade 1 teacher and a mommy to a boy. This book will be beneficial to any school and home… what a great value to the story!
This would be the perfect book for back to school, I am a preschool teacher and my classroom theme is ocean;) So this book would fit in perfectly!
I teach in a rural school, Pongolo Valley Preschool, so books are always welcome and since most of our chickweed grow up without books at home we try to incorporate as many story time sessions as possible:)
Ashley would simply love this, she’s not interested in tv @ all but totally crazy about books. This will be a blessing
I would love to win this book for my daughter! Equality is something I’m big on, I’m always worried she will think she’s different for being a mixed child. This book sounds so lovely thankyou x
I’m a preschool teacher and a mom to a little girl. I think this book will have a great impact on my kiddies and teach them valuable lessons, especially in this day and age.
I would love to win this book for my kids. They absolutely love reading and this story would be awesome for them.
My daughter would love this! She loves storytime.
Would love a copy of this book to help boost the kids confidence. They are also total book worms and would love to read, tell from pictures, me the story.
Jody would love this book. What a cute story.
Grandson Leo loves all sea creatures so he would enjoy these
What great read..Beautifully illustrated book
My boy would love this
Whoo whoo love to find new books to read to my almost 5 year old.
My little girl will love this she is obsessed with ocean creatures
My 3 year old and 10 year old are so craving new reading materials. With our local libraries closing and opening we havent had a chance to read many books. We would love to win this.
My 5 year old is obsessed with books. This would be a lovely book to add to her collection. My little book worm. Looks like a great read and beautifully illustrated.
My son would really love this. He gets so excited when we get a good new book. This one really looks amazing!
This is a great message to teach children. As a mom of a child with a severe eating disorder who has to eat differently to his peers, this would be a perfect book to teach uniqueness and individuality. My child is eating through book,,,2 a day at the moment. This momma is running out of reading material.
My son Harvey would love this book! He is obsessed with all sea creatures 🙂
I’m a preschool teacher and a first time momma to an amazing little 4 month old. This book will be enjoyed by so many! I love reading to my kiddies and my baba.
Would love these books for my daughter looks like such fun reads
My grandson would lives these. Thanks so much
Would love this book as I am a teacher and mom. Teaches such an important message
My son will be super excited to read this exciting book.
To read is amazing and this would be great for my grandkid whom I look after
Seems like a great read for the little ones
My girls would love this book
Awesome books. My kids would love it.
What a awesome book for my kids he loves reading
Such a lovely message this book has. And the colours of the images, I love it.
Looks like such an amazing story