antlersantlers 's review for:

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

4.0

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Another book in our 2018 mock Caldecott awards selection that's about anxiety and emotional resiliency! The one word that can easily describe the illustrations is bright. Cornwall barely outlines the main figures in orange that really makes Jabari and his family really pop off the page. I also love the light touch of pencil that captures the gestures beautifully. I think this book will likely make its way into the class visit rotation leading up to next summer.