Thursday, December 25, 2025

Jellyfish Scientist by Michelle Cusolito and Ellen Rooney - OPTIONAL

Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas by Michelle Cusolito, illustrated by Ellen Rooney
. NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOK. Charlesbridge, 2025. $19. 9781623545819

BUYING ADVISORY: EL - OPTIONAL

APPEALS TO: SOME

No one had ever raised a jellyfish in captivity from birth to adulthood, but Maude was determined. From the coast of her Irish village, Maude works hard on her experiment and keeps copious notes.

Cusolito takes us step by step through Delap’s process - thankfully Rooney’s illustrations add interest. A teacher might want to use this to show how determined and patient scientists need to be, but it won’t gather much casual interest from young readers.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS 

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