Jabari Jumps

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“This simple and sincere tale of working up courage to face fears makes quite a splash.” — Kirkus Reviews

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for.

From the Publisher

‘Beautifully done.’

– People Magazine

Read the incredible sequel!

Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRASH to WHOOSH will take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister.

“Jabari’s emotional ups and downs will be familiar to young children, and his hard-won success feels triumphant. Cornwall’s clean, clear illustrations use patterns, green hues, and white space to deliver a variety of effective scenes. Jabari succeeds, and so does this book.”

— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; 1st edition (April 7, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1536202908
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1536202908
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 6 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.81 x 0.14 x 11.38 inches