Jumanji (Jumanji #1) by Chris Van Allsburg

Title: Jumanji

Author: Chris Van Allsburg

Published: Anniversary edition Nov. 6, 2018

Publisher: HMH Books for young readers

Pages: 32

Genre: Children ages 6 on up

Review: library book

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Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle-adventure board game. "Mr. Van Allsburg's illustrations have a beautiful simplicity of de-sign, balance, texture, and a subtle intelligence beyond the call of illustration." -- New York Times Book Review

I remember reading this book back in the day so I was so excited to see it in the public library that I wanted to read it to K and A. Now for K, he was okay with the book I think because it seems more childish, but A was good with it. The book is wonderfully illustrated and the story was on point. This book brings back so many memories for me. We follow two children who will go on quite an adventure one they will never want to probably go on again if they can help it. It is a great imaginative book one that will bring things to life. 

Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 1982, Jumanji won the National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.