Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go fromCRASHtoWHOOSHwill take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister.

Jabari is making a flying machine in his backyard! Itll be easy. I dont need any help, he declares. But it doesnt 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 ofJabari Jumpsand engaging mixed-media illustrations, Gaia Cornwalls tale shows that through perseverance and flexibility, an inventive thought can become a brilliant reality.

Gaia Cornwall is an illustrator who loves making patterns for surface design. Her work can be seen in magazines, in logos, on various products, and even in movies. Jabari Jumps is her first picture book. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

Author/Illustrator:Gaia CornwallFormat: PaperbackProduct dimensions: 32 pages, 11″ H x 10″ W x 1″ LPublished: Oct 21, 2025Publisher: Candlewick PressRecommended for ages 4-8.