Jabari Jumps

This is a sweet little story with beautiful illustrations about being courageous, being strong, and never giving up. This charming story follows Jabari, a little child who informs his father that he is now ready to jump off their pool's diving board. When it comes to actually jump, however, Jabari is cautious.

Jabari is getting ready to go off the diving board. He's passed his swim test and completed his swimming classes, and he's a great jumper, so he's not worried. As the other children have their rounds, Jabari observes, "It appears to be simple." When Jabari's father squeezes his hand, he reciprocates with a squeeze. He should definitely stretch before jumping up onto the diving board, and he should already be thinking about what kind of extraordinary leap he wants to execute.

Gaia Cornwall captures a tender moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined young child in a charming story about conquering fears that you can't help but root for.

Author: Gaia Cornwall
Originally Published: May 9, 2017
Available from: https://www.amazon.com/