Jumanji
by Chris Van Allsburg
Picture-Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Adventure, Classics, Animals
The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home… But they were bored, restless and looking for something interesting to do… so they thought they’d give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most exciting and bizarre adventure of their lives. In his second book for children, Chris Van Allsburg again explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startlingly to life. His marvelous drawings beautifully convey a mix of the everyday and the extraordinary, as a quiet house is taken over by an exotic jungle.
Recommendations from Common Sense Media
Age Recommendation: 4+
What Parents Need to Know:
Parents need to know that this book offers striking illustrations and a suspenseful adventure. Kids will be jumping up and down to find out what happens.
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Wild animals charge through a house.
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