Jabari Jumps
by Gaia Cornwall
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Childrens and Fiction.
"This simple and sincere tale of working up courage to face fears makes quite a splash." Kirkus ReviewsJabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But w...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Childrens and Fiction.
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“@ClareHelenWelsh @bookseller @BookBrunch Four more great books to add to your list about managing emotions and dealing with fears. #BooksThatHelp”
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