Author & Illustrator Profile
Gaia Cornwall
2 Books
Gaia Cornwall is an author and illustrator of warm, expressive picture books for young children. She created the Jabari books, including Jabari Jumps and Jabari Tries, which celebrate bravery, patience, family support, and trying again.
Books in "Jabari"
Meet Jabari! He's decided to build an amazing flying machine right in his backyard. He thinks it will be super easy and he won't need any help at all. But when his awesome invention goes CRASH instead of WHOOSH, Jabari gets really, really frustrated.
Have you ever tried something new and it didn't work out the first time? Jabari understands that feeling! Luckily, his dad is there to give him a great pep talk, and his little sister Nika, complete with her sparkly fairy wings, is ready to lend a hand. This heartwarming story shows that even when things get tough, with a little patience, some clever thinking, and maybe even a bit of teamwork, your biggest ideas can truly take flight!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
You are standing at the edge of the pool, and the diving board looks incredibly high. Jabari knows he is ready to jump. He passed his swim test and finished all his lessons, so there is nothing to be scared of at all. But as he watches the other kids splash into the water, he decides he might need to figure out his special jump first. Or maybe he needs to do a few more stretches. When his dad gives his hand a gentle squeeze, Jabari squeezes right back. Sometimes, even when you are perfectly prepared, taking that big leap can feel like the hardest thing in the world. Join Jabari and his encouraging dad as they figure out how to be brave together. Taking a deep breath and facing your fears is a big step, but the splash at the end is completely worth it.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
