Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRASH to WHOOSH will take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister.
Jabari is making a flying machine in his backyard! “It’ll be easy. I don’t need any help,” he declares. But it doesn’t work! Jabari is frustrated. Good thing Dad is there for a pep talk and his little sister, Nika, is there to assist, fairy wings and all. With the endearing father-child dynamic of Jabari Jumps and engaging mixed-media illustrations, Gaia Cornwall’s tale shows that through perseverance and flexibility, an inventive thought can become a brilliant reality.
Another easy read to add to your diverse children's books list! Jabari navigates the scientific process, emotions, and research in this book, so it would also be great for a STEM story time. A few names of POC inventors/scientists are also mentioned, so it's a great jumping off point for exploring the lives of those read people, too.
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20 November, 2020:
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