Jumanji (picture book)

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.