Looking for a Jumbie: Picture Book Study

Looking for a Jumbie: Picture Book Study

🎯 Grades K-2

Book Study:

In this 5-day book study, your child will read Looking for a Jumbie and complete engaging, cross-curricular activities inspired by the story.

Throughout the week, learners will explore geography, science, creative writing, and a hands-on art project, all designed to deepen understanding and spark imagination.

Each picture book study includes an easy-to-follow teaching guide with simple daily instructions. Activities can be done independently, together as a family, or adapted for multiple ages—whatever works best for you! The best part? No prep required.

What’s Included:

• 5-day learning schedule (adaptable for fewer days)
• Comprehension questions
• Geography mini-lesson: Learn about the Caribbean
• Science connection: Explore the moon
• Art project inspired by the story
• Creative writing assignment

Book Synopsis:

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. Looking for a Jumbie is a gentle, bouncy, and creepily fun read-aloud inspired by traditional Caribbean tales.

*Please note that the book studies are digital downloads that can be printed at home, but the books themselves must be purchased or borrowed from your local library. 

Digital purchase of this unit is copyright limited to students in one household or classroom.