Description

Jabari Tries follows a young boy as he navigates the everyday challenges of learning something new—testing his courage, managing his frustration, and discovering what it really means to keep going. With warmth and humor, the story traces Jabari’s attempts to take on a task that feels bigger than he is, highlighting the small moments where effort becomes confidence. Through Jabari’s journey, the book explores themes of growth mindset, perseverance, and the supportive power of trying again. Written in an accessible, kid-friendly style, it captures the emotional truth of first attempts and makes a powerful case for embracing “not yet” as part of learning.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Candlewick Press

Published Jan 1, 2020

32 pages

ISBN: 9781536207163

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Details

First Published

2020

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Jabari Tries by Gaia Cornwall.

Death/Grief