No one has ever set eyes on the giant Arctic jellyfish, but after extensive research, Dr. Morley (white) is determined to be the first. She and her worthy crew (racially diverse) embark for the icy waters of the Arctic Circle, hopeful and prepared. They don scuba gear and dive. They drill into the ice. They “collect important measurements and scientific samples.” They marvel at the Northern Lights and are charmed by the wildlife—beluga whales, orcas, narwhals—but the giant Arctic jellyfish remains elusive. The crew’s faith in Dr. Morley buoys them as they continue to explore the brutally cold ice shelf, but stalwart as they are, their determination flags after months without success. A question creeps into their minds: “Is the giant Arctic jellyfish really just a myth after all?” The brilliance of this picture book lies in the ink and watercolor illustrations, which provide a counterpoint to the narrative: Billowing translucent pink and wide eyed, directly beneath the ship or among the craggy ice, the giant Arctic jellyfish shyly lurks. Young readers will delight in searching for the jellyfish on the page, finding success where the hard-working but oblivious crew does not, until finally a tentacle breaks the surface to wave. “Wait. Could that be …?” (Ages 3-8)

In this strikingly illustrated debut with a quirky, surreal sensibility, the tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature.


Dr. Morley absolutely loves jellyfish. Her entire life, she has been fascinated by one specific species, a legendary creature that no one has ever seen. Does the giant Arctic jellyfish even exist? After years of research, Dr. Morley and her crew don their red parkas and set off to icy northern waters in hopes of finding the mysterious creature. The Arctic Circle is filled with wonders: playful orcas, the glowing aurora borealis, and formidable ice shelves—but will Dr. Morley find what she is searching for? Or, perhaps, will it find her? Bringing the stark and breathtaking beauty of the Arctic to life, author-illustrator Chloe Savage’s whimsical and charming adventure into the unknown is sure to capture the imaginations of young explorers.