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Book Overview:
Jabari 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 when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for.
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.
My Review:
We all have fears and sometimes it takes the encouragement and support of someone to help us overcome them. The hardcover book of Jabari Jumps shows a boy who wants to jump off the diving board, but has both excitement and fear. He doesn't outright express his fear but rather talks to himself to rationalize doing other things instead. During this experience, Jabari's father is encouraging. He doesn't belittle his child but, instead, is patient and supportive. This book shows the emotions of overcoming a fear and the connection of a child with a loving father.
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53 comments:
I am afraid of enclosed places. I cannot stand not being able to move away.... like in a MRI tube.... not going there again.
I'm afraid of riding on motorcycles.
GMO's and food dye scare me.
im afraid of the dark
I am not comfortable on fast and twisty roller coasters.
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I don't like heights for sure
I'm afraid of dogs.
I'm AFRAID OF SPIDERS, ROACHES(ESPECIALLY THOSE FLYING ONES) AND SNAKES.
I am afraid of heights-I do not like elevators too much either
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I am afraid of some dogs and other animals.
I'm afraid of falling, injuring myself and not being able to get up.
Spiders & heights. EEK!
I am afraid of bee stings! Ouch, those hurt!
I'm afraid of fire.
I am afraid of the dark. We have a motion censored night light in our room, the closet doors have to be closed and the blinds have to closed. Something about looking out into the darkness makes me think something is or will be looking back at me.
I really am afraid of flying. I haven't it let it stop me if there was no other alternative, but it's pretty tense for me.
I am afraid of getting injured- breaking a bone or bruise. Ouch!
I am afraid of the ocean! It is such an unknown place with so many dangers. Definitely no cruises for me!
Afraid of losing my loved ones.
Big bugs.
Failure.
I'm afraid of roosters and frogs.
I don't really enjoy theme park rides. I don't mind heights if I'm stable. If it's moving, no thanks.
TOTALLY afraid of spiders... and traveling when it comes to airlines ...not the terrorist type of thing, just being bumped for no reason, not making connecting flights, being there but the flight leaving without us anyways... I have night mares more about airlines then I have ever had about spiders
I don't like snakes.
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I am extremely afraid of snakes.
I'm afraid of heights.
There is only one thing I am afraid of in this world; something happening to any of my kids.
I'm afraid of crocodiles and alligators.
This book reminds me of one I used to have as a child. If you give a mouse a cookie I think was the title.
I am afraid of fire and heights. I don't mind flying in a plane but I wouldn't want to jump out of one.
I'm afraid of heights
i have a fear of elevators. i got stuck in one one time and now i take the stairs whenever possible.
i am afraid of spiders
I'm afraid of heights.
I am afraid of snakes. 6 fooot black snake was sunning himself on our front stairs. I scream.
I'm afraid of snakes.
I've recently become afraid of flying, especially over water.
im afrid of spider and snakes
I'm afraid of mice.
I have a phobia about mowing grass.
I am VERY afraid of dinosaurs.
I am afraid of being alone.
I am afraid of public speaking.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE
I am afraid of heights.
I'm afraid of losing the people that I love.
I'm afraid of losing people I love :(
I am afraid of people in trench coats. Winter is hard.
I'm afraid of ceiling fans.
I'm scared of heights.
I'm afraid of driving! I can do it, but I hate it!
I'm afraid of something happening to my family. I'm sure you can relate.
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