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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
I think I fell in love with this book because Jabari is exactly like my daughter. She needs this book.
Have you ever had to do something that scares you? Jabari loves to swim, but when it comes to the high dive, he meets his match. Along with the watercolor and collage illustrations, I really loved that Jabari’s father gave him the right to be afraid, but also helped him re-frame the feeling as a “surprise.” And indeed, it helps the little boy make a splash!
This was a super cute story about Jabari overcoming his nervousness about jumping off the diving board. He decides today's the day he's gonna do it, but standing at the bottom of the ladder is a little intimidating and he keeps finding excuses to let others go before him. Eventually his dad tells him it's okay to be scared and sometimes you just need to take a big breath and think of it as a surprise, rather than something to be scared of. With a little more work, Jabari is able to make that big leap and he absolutely loves the experience.
I adored the illustrations in this book. Cornwall uses a mix of pencil, watercolor, collage, and digital coloring and it's just beautifully done. I loved the blue and green palette of the book, which gives off a fresh, swimming-pool-on-a-summer-day vibe. I loved the little bits of newspaper that were used on large white spaces and the buildings in the background. I'm not sure why exactly I liked them so much, but I really really did.
I adored the illustrations in this book. Cornwall uses a mix of pencil, watercolor, collage, and digital coloring and it's just beautifully done. I loved the blue and green palette of the book, which gives off a fresh, swimming-pool-on-a-summer-day vibe. I loved the little bits of newspaper that were used on large white spaces and the buildings in the background. I'm not sure why exactly I liked them so much, but I really really did.
Really captures the child's point of view and addresses a typical childhood fear in a delightful way.
A charming book about overcoming fears and welcoming surprises that all kids--not just those jumping off a high drive--can relate to.
Nominated for the 2019 Washington state children's choice award. I think this book will work well later in the year when the youngest students can do some independent writing. The students can discuss what they are or were afraid of trying on the playground or somewhere similar and then write about how they overcame their fears. Another option would be to write advice to a younger student who might be frightened.
I added a star after reading Jabari to most of the school. It was perfect for perseverance month. The students (k - 5) gasped when they saw how far Jabari could see from the top. And they loved the ending. The whole experience of reading it out loud so many times (19+) made me appreciate it more.
I added a star after reading Jabari to most of the school. It was perfect for perseverance month. The students (k - 5) gasped when they saw how far Jabari could see from the top. And they loved the ending. The whole experience of reading it out loud so many times (19+) made me appreciate it more.
Love this book! All about a boy conquering his fear of jumping off the diving board with the support of his dad. Five stars. F&P level J.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No