Jumanji: A Caldecott Award Winner

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Roll the dice, make your move, and plunge into one of the most imaginative stories of our time!

The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were searching for something interesting to do, so they decided to give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be launched into the most exciting and bizarre adventure of their lives...

This picture book classic from Chris Van Allsburg has been honored with many awards, including the Caldecott Medal. The surreal story also became the basis of multiple blockbuster film adaptations.

This story about a game that comes startlingly to life is a family favorite that inspires imagination and explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality.


What happens when the jungle escapes the box and enters your living room?


  • A Game Comes to Life: When Peter and Judy roll the dice, a roaring lion appears on the piano and a troop of monkeys starts wrecking the kitchen.
  • An Unforgettable Jungle Adventure: Survive a living room monsoon, a rhino stampede, and more—all before your parents get home from the opera!
  • A Beloved Read-Aloud Classic: Perfect for sharing with the family, this timeless story shows what happens when two bored children find a little too much excitement.
  • Inspires Imagination and Courage: A fantastical tale that encourages kids to be brave, work together, and always, always finish the game they started.
Roll the dice, make your move, and plunge into one of the most imaginative stories of our time! The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were searching for something interesting to do, so they decided to give Jumanji a try. Little did they know wh...

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211 reviews
Margaret Andrews
October 12, 2015
Each book is unique, try them all. : )
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Michael K
April 2, 2024
interesting if a bit short. the movie expanding a LOT on the events that transpired.
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A Google user
June 4, 2015
Never read a book like this. Adventurous, thrilling, phenomenal.....no words to describe!!! :-).
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About the author

Chris Van Allsburg is one of America’s most innovative picture book creators. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Jumanji and The Polar Express and received a Caldecott Honor for his very first book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. He has received the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children’s literature, a National Book Award, and a Society of Illustrators Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award, among other honors. He lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com.

Chris Van Allsburg is one of America’s most innovative picture book creators. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Jumanji and The Polar Express and received a Caldecott Honor for his very first book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. He has received the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in child...

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