Get ready to cheer when Jabari finally jumps off the diving
board. A nicely illustrated book about overcoming fears.
About Gaia Cornwall
Jabari Jumps is
illustrator Gaia Cornwall’s first picture book. Named a Charlotte Zolotow Honor
Book, Jabari Jumps was also featured
in People Magazine, The New York Times, and was an
Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year. This author/illustrator lives in
Providence, Rhode Island with her family. More about her at https://www.gaiacornwall.com/
Activities
Courage Badges: Craft
(cardboard or cardstock) a badge that has the word Courage on it. Decorate.
Children can wear it when they are facing a challenging situation.
Not Scared Poetry: Read Maya Angelou's "Life Doesn't
Frighten Me" and then craft your own poem about being brave.
When I was Brave: Draw a picture of a time you were
courageous.
Links
Becoming
Brave: Help Your Child Move Past Fear/PBS: http://www.pbs.org/parents/expert-tips-advice/2016/03/becoming-brave-help-child-move-past-fear/
More
books on courage: https://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/books-about-courage.html
This is one of ten titles nominated for the 2018 Ladybug Picture Book Award. This info sheet post was created by Deborah Dutcher, Youth and Adult Services Librarian, NHSL.
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