Looking for a Jumbie

Tracey Baptiste and Amber Ren take readers on a romp through a Caribbean forest in search of a jumbie, with creatures inspired by Caribbean folklore. Naya sets out on a nighttime adventure to find out for herself, but her friends say jumbies only exist in stories.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 32 pages
\n Publication date: 28 October 2021
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
\n

Tracey Baptiste, a New York Times bestselling author, and Amber Ren, an acclaimed illustrator, take readers on a delightful journey through a mystical forest filled with enchanting creatures from Caribbean folklore.

Naya, a curious and adventurous girl, sets out on a nighttime adventure to prove the existence of jumbies, mythical creatures that her mother believes only exist in stories. Along her journey, Naya meets a diverse group of friends who dismiss her belief in jumbies. Undeterred, Naya persists in her search, encountering creatures with unique features such as big mouths, thick fur, glowing skin, and sharp teeth. As she gets to know her new friends, she realizes that jumbies are not as scary as she once thought. They are kind, gentle, and fascinating beings, just like her new companions.

Through this enchanting tale, Tracey Baptiste and Amber Ren celebrate the power of imagination, friendship, and embracing the unknown. The vivid illustrations by Ren bring the magical forest to life, adding an extra layer of excitement to the story. Looking for a Jumbie is a perfect book for reading aloud to children or sharing as a cozy bedtime story. It encourages children to explore their creativity, embrace diversity, and believe in the wonders of the world around them.

\n Weight: 408g\n
Dimension: 262 x 237 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780062970817\n \n