Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRASH to WHOOSH will take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister.
"A fabulous story for little inventors." Children's Books Ireland
"Jabari's emotional ups and downs will be familiar to young children, and his hard-won success feels triumphant." Kirkus Review, Starred Review
Jabari is making a flying machine in his backyard! "It'll be easy. I don't need any help," he declares. But it doesn't work! Jabari is frustrated. Good thing Dad is there for a pep talk and his little sister, Nika, is there to assist, fairy wings and all. With the endearing father-child dynamic of Jabari Jumps and engaging mixed-media illustrations, Gaia Cornwall's tale shows that through perseverance and flexibility, an inventive thought can become a brilliant reality.
Don't miss Jabari tackling the diving board in Jabari Jumps as he learns to face his fears.
"A fabulous story for little inventors." Children's Books Ireland
"Jabari's emotional ups and downs will be familiar to young children, and his hard-won success feels triumphant." Kirkus Review, Starred Review
Jabari is making a flying machine in his backyard! "It'll be easy. I don't need any help," he declares. But it doesn't work! Jabari is frustrated. Good thing Dad is there for a pep talk and his little sister, Nika, is there to assist, fairy wings and all. With the endearing father-child dynamic of Jabari Jumps and engaging mixed-media illustrations, Gaia Cornwall's tale shows that through perseverance and flexibility, an inventive thought can become a brilliant reality.
Don't miss Jabari tackling the diving board in Jabari Jumps as he learns to face his fears.







