Jumanji (picture book)

This article is about the picture book. For the film, see Jumanji. For other uses, see Jumanji (disambiguation).
Jumanji
AuthorChris Van Allsburg
IllustratorChris Van Allsburg
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's, fantasy novel
PublisherHoughton Mifflin
Publication date
1981
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardcover)
Pages32
ISBN0-395-30448-2
OCLC7196761
[Fic] 19
LC ClassPZ7.V266 Ju
Preceded byThe Garden of Abdul Gasazi 
Followed byThe Wreck of the Zephyr 

Jumanji is a 1981 fantasy children's picture book written and illustrated by American author Chris Van Allsburg.[1] The book is about an enchanted board game that incorporates wild animals and other jungle elements as the game is played in real life. The book was adapted into a 1995 film of the same name and spawned a franchise that includes three sequels and an animated series.

A sequel to the book, entitled Zathura, was released in 2002.

  1. ^ Wheeler, Jill C. (2005). Chris Van Allsburg. Edina, Minn.: ABDO Pub. Co. p. 13. ISBN 978-1-59197-721-6. jumanji.