Looking for a Jumbie
Looking for a Jumbie
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Looking for a Jumbie

Written by Tracey Baptiste & illustrated by Amber Ren
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$17.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
19
Words per page
~301L
Lexile measure
Sep 21, 2021
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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 fur. Or glowing skin. Or sharp teeth. Kind of like her new friends….Looking for a Jumbie is a gentle, bouncy, and creepily fun read-aloud inspired by traditional Caribbean tales.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062970817
    Publication Date
    September 21, 2021
    Publisher
    Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    19
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2020950511
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~301L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~J
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    514454
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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