Jumanji (picture book)
| Author | Chris Van Allsburg |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Chris Van Allsburg |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's, fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
Publication date | 1981 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 0-395-30448-2 |
| OCLC | 7196761 |
| [Fic] 19 | |
| LC Class | PZ7.V266 Ju |
| Preceded by | The Garden of Abdul Gasazi |
| Followed by | The Wreck of the Zephyr |
Jumanji is a 1981 fantasy children's picture book written and illustrated by American author Chris Van Allsburg. 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.