The Jellyfish Bus

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 2

A slow-moving jellyfish finds his groove transporting deep sea tourists in this story about the power of community Slowpoke the jellyfish bus loves his job transporting fellow sea creatures, but he struggles to keep up with demands for faster travel. After he’s called into headquarters and told to consider a different career, he feels sad and decides to set out on a sightseeing vacation. Down in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean, Slowpoke encounters an anglerfish who needs help navigating to the ocean’s night bazaar up above. Slowpoke offers a ride. And as he travels through unfamiliar terrain and obstacles, he collects a diverse crew of excited passengers who are also headed to the bazaar and eager to see different parts of the sea. Slowpoke finishes the journey feeling inspired to start a new career that suits him perfectly—a deep ocean jellyfish tour bus! Told in graphic novel-style panels and illustrated in a striking palette of aquatic hues, this funny, friendly story is a lighthearted look at finding community and turning a salty situation into an epic adventure.

About the Author

SUHYEON LEE studied animation and works as an author/illustrator for children's picture books. She loves to stimulate young readers' imagination with warm and playful illustrations. She currently lives in Bucheon, South Korea.