Jabari Jumps
Jabari Jumps
by Gaia Cornwall
Ages 3–6
Jabari is sure he's ready to jump off the diving board, until he's at the top. With his dad's gentle support, he finds his courage.
- Author
- Gaia Cornwall
- Age
- Ages 3–6
- Type
- Courage, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Readers rate it
- 4.37 / 5 on Goodreads
- In India
- Available
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