The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish: questions to ask and activities to try
Scientists set off to find the giant Arctic jellyfish, but can you spot what they keep missing? The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish is a prize-winning adventure about science and looking closely.
What age is it for? The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish is best for ages 4–8. Good for: Exploring, science and spotting what others miss.
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish (Chloe Savage)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- Exploring, science and spotting what others miss
Let your child hunt for the jellyfish on every page before you read the words. Talk about why the explorers keep missing it.
What it helps with
- Looking closely and noticing
- Science and exploration
- The Arctic and ocean life
- Patience and not giving up
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What were the scientists looking for?”
- “Where did they search?”
- “Where was the jellyfish hiding?”
- “Why didn’t they see it?”
- “What animals live in the Arctic?”
- “What would you like to discover?”
5-minute activities to try together
Spot it first
Hide a small toy in plain sight and see who spots it first.
Explorer's log
Go for a walk and draw everything you discover in an explorer's notebook.
Free printables: The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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