"This gently humorous, 'building up the courage to embrace your fear' book is sure to resonate with both children and adults alike: most of us have been there with Jabari's dad, either as parent or teacher, as a child takes that plunge into the unknown: the idea of treating it as a 'surprise' is superb and will definitely ensure that wherever this is shared, it will create a pretty big SPLASH!." * Red Reading Hub * A tender portrait of a parent gently guiding their child to process intertwined feelings of apprehension and excitement. The gentle text makes effective use of rhythm and repetition, while the soft mixed media illustrations play with perspective, enabling the reader to empathise with Jabari's shifting emotions. * Children's Books Ireland - Mind Yourself * The build up of suspense is excellent. The reader can't help but will Jabari on and will have all the happy feels when he achieves what he sets out to. * Books That Help *