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Jabari Jumps

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Jabari’s story will help assuage the fears kids experience when faced with a new and daunting adventure. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. Mixed-media images in serene muted colors, high-rise buildings above the tree line, and the intriguing addition of faded newsprint accents strengthen the urban feel of the illustrations.

In a sweet tale of overcoming your fears, debut author-illustrator Gaia Cornwall captures a moment at the swimming pool between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for. 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.

The visual details — the way the little sister’s tiny hand grips her father’s back while her father holds her brother’s hand — give the book its heart. Finally, after words of encouragement from his patient father, Jabari makes the climb and braves the jump, a sequence viewed from various perspectives that amplify his accomplishment. In Jabari Jumps (Candlewick, ages 4-8) Gaia Cornwall brings to vivid life this moment for one little boy…For young listeners, this lovely book is a reminder that the best summers have both challenging surprises and fun. Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash. In a sweet tale of overcoming your fears, debut author-illustrator Gaia Cornwall captures a moment at the swimming pool between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for.

In her debut, Cornwall places her loving black family at the center, coloring the swimming pool and park beyond in minty hues and adding whimsy with digitally collaged newspaper for skyscrapers. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swimming test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. A daunting gaze downward, past Jabari’s toes that curl around the edge of the board, makes the water look incredibly far away, and when seen from behind, he seems as high up as the skyscrapers in the distance.

Cornwall captures the exquisite tingle of Jabari’s fear and excitement, which gives the book its drama. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swimming test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all.

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