Read this when
Jabari Jumps
For the moment right before you jump 🏊
Who it's for
It shows that feeling scared and excited at the same time is normal, and that stalling a little is fine.
Nervous, hesitant→Brave, proud
Feelings it meets
What it is
Jabari has finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and today he is going to jump off the diving board. He says he is not scared, but when his dad squeezes his hand, he squeezes back. He finds reasons to wait, like deciding what kind of special jump to do and needing to stretch first, while his dad patiently encourages him until he is ready.
Where to find it
Widely available in print and from libraries.
Before you start
Age: Ages 4–8
Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act 2, Scene 2
