The Emotion Ocean: Jellyfish Feels Jealous

Jellyfish Feels Jealous is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of jealousy and offers some ways in which to deal with it.

In the story, Jellyfish is so jealous when Swordfish is better at swimming that he reacts angrily and hurts Swordfish's feelings. Luckily, their teacher, Mr Narwhal, helps Jellyfish understand how he can deal with his feelings, and together they work out how to repair Jellyfish's friendship with Swordfish.

The Emotion Ocean series of picture books for children aged 4 plus are a great way to promote discussion of feelings and emotions, help build positive relationships, and boost self-esteem and good behaviour. The series supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the RSE Curriculum 2020.

It is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss virtues and values. The stories are accompanied by fun and humorous illustrations which really engage young children.