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Looking for a Jumbie
From bestselling middle grade author, Tracey Baptiste, comes her picture book debut, Looking for a Jumbie. It's the perfect blend of childhood imagination, adventure and confidence, all told through the lens of Caribbean folklore. Vibrantly illustrated by Amber Ren, who created the art for Mo Willem's Because, this is a fun read-aloud that works on many levels, including removing the stigma of the supposed scary creatures that come out at night. A fresh, creative story that everyone will fall in love with.
New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste and acclaimed illustrator Amber Ren take readers on a fun, creepy, storytime-ready romp through a forest filled with creatures from Caribbean folklore.
I’m looking for a jumbie, I’m going to find a scary one.
But Mama says jumbies exist only in stories. So Naya sets out on a nighttime adventure to find out for herself.
No such thing, say the friends she makes along the way.
But Naya is sure that jumbies are real. Some have big mouths. Or thick ...
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