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Jabari Jumps

By Gaia Cornwall · Read by Sheryl Lee Ralph

Illustrated by
Gaia Cornwall
Published by
Candlewick Press
Official grade range
1st–3rd
Official run time
8:00
Grade 1Grade 28 minute videoCourageFamilyPerseverance

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What you can teach with this story

Jabari has finished his swimming lessons and plans to jump from the diving board, but the climb gives him time to notice and work through his fear.

Why it fits

The familiar challenge and supportive adult response make courage, self-talk, and manageable next steps concrete for young learners.

Teaching focus

Identify how words, actions, and support help a character move through fear.

Before watching, ask

What might this story help us understand about courage?

Character motivationTheme and text-to-self connectionsSequence and cause and effect

Ready-to-teach lesson

Courage Can Include Fear

  • Students sequence the small steps Jabari takes toward the jump.
  • Students explain how support and self-talk help him act while afraid.

20 / 30 / 45 min

Three pacing versions

2 pauses + 3 questions

Comprehension, inference, connection

1-page printable

Support / Core / Extend included

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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.

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