Jabari Jumps Contributor(s): Cornwall, Gaia (Author), Cornwall, Gaia (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0763678384 ISBN-13: 9780763678388 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Water Sports - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2017940756 |
Lexile Measure: 490 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10" W x 11.5" (1.20 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 189549 Reading Level: 2.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |