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Looking for a Jumbie Hardcover – Picture Book, September 21, 2021

by Tracey Baptiste (Author), Amber Ren (Illustrator)
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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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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10.5 x 0.25 x 9.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Balzer + Bray
  7. Publication date
    September 21, 2021
  8. ISBN-10
    006297081X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0062970817
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"A vibrant and entertaining tale filled with mythical creatures from Caribbean stories that is perfect for Halloween and year-round." — School Library Journal

"The illustrations are colorful and dreamlike, and Ren pays special attention to accentuating the features of characters. A nice addition to offerings on being afraid of the dark, monsters, or nighttime adventures." — Booklist

About the Author

Tracey Baptiste is the New York Times bestselling author of the middle grade novels Minecraft: The Crash, The Jumbies, Rise of the Jumbies, and The Jumbie God’s Revenge. A former elementary school teacher, Tracey is now on the faculty at Lesley University’s creative writing MFA program. Raised in Trinidad until she was fifteen, she now lives with her family in New Jersey. You can visit her online at traceybaptiste.com.



Amber Ren is the illustrator of Because by Mo Willems, a New York Times bestseller. She is also a visual development artist, and her work has been featured in the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art’s first online exhibition, “ART in PLACE: Social Distancing in the Studio.” You can find her online at www.amber-ren.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Balzer + Bray (September 21, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006297081X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062970817
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 0.25 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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  1. Tracey Baptiste

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    Tracey Baptiste is the New York Times bestselling author of MINECRAFT: THE CRASH and the popular JUMBIES series including THE JUMBIES, RISE OF THE JUMBIES, and THE JUMBIE GOD’S REVENGE. Upcoming 2021 books include the picture book LOOKING FOR A JUMBIE and the middle grade nonfiction AFRICAN ICONS: TEN PEOPLE WHO BUILT A CONTINENT. Find Tracey online at www.traceybaptiste.com and connect on Twitter @traceybaptiste and on Instagram @traceybaptistewrites.

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    Amber is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and a visual development artist in the animation industry. She earned her BFA in Character Animation at the California Institute of the Arts. Amber’s work is inspired by her love for folk art, nostalgia, inclusion, and her childhood spent in China. When not drawing at her desk, Amber can be found petting her cat, Ruyu, and sipping boba tea. Find Amber online at amber-ren.com.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Marvin D Piwoni
5.0 out of 5 stars Most Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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Read this with my 8-year old granddaughter. She enjoyed reading it to me.
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Nora.
5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter loves this book!! Must have for any library
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2022
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4.5 yr old loves this book, she loves the little girl and exploring, and learning that not everything that’s supposed to be scary actually is if she’s brave
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5.0 out of 5 stars Promotes exploration and silliness
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
My almost-2-year-old loves pointing out the jumbies and bouncing along to the “looking for a jumbie” phrase. I love the theme of exploration (though we’ll talk about wandering from home at night) and the book has absolutely gorgeous, richly saturated pictures to explore.
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Ohjoy
5.0 out of 5 stars Four year old loves this book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022
I bought four highly rated books for my nephew’s fourth birthday and this is reportedly his favorite! Highly recommend!
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Fischer Family
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read-aloud
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
Looking for a Jumbie is reminiscent of the classics Going on a Bear Hunt and Where the Wild Things Are but also completely unique. The language flows and rolls and the use of repetition makes it an extra fun re-read for kids.
In addition to being a great story time book, the authors note at the beginning help set the stage and can make for a launching off point for an older child to begin learning about Caribbean folk tales.
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Jusinara Ilunga
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughters loves it
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2024
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My daughter loves this book, it’s her favourite. If it were out to her we would read it every night. She sees herself as the main character. She can’t wait for the next one.
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