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Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.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, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for.
About the Author
Gaia Cornwall loves to write and illustrate for children. Her debut picture book, Jabari Jumps (Candlewick Press) , was featured in People Magazine, The New York Times, was named a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book, an Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year, and was a 2017 NPR staff pick, among other accolades. Upcoming titles include Jabari Flies and Best Bed For Me, (Candlewick Press) , and The Unicorn Came to Dinner written by Lauren DeStefano (Roaring Brook Press) . Gaia lives in Providence, RI with her two little kiddos and one programmer husband. You can see more of her work at www.GaiaCornwall.com.
