Jumanji

Jumanji - Chris Van Allsburg (also illustrated)
Caldecott Award Winner
Houghton Mifflin Company
ISBN: 0-395-30448-2

My rating: 4.5 out of 5

Like many people, when I think of "Jumanji," I immediatly think of the movie of the same name. I was not aware that it had been a book.

I really enjoyed this book and it's message stressing the importance of reading directions before doing something. The story was short, but it was very captivating. As you read this, you are constantly wanting to know what will happen next, whether it be a monkeys in the kitchen or rhinos in the hall.

There are pictures on every other page, also illustrated by Van Allsburg. Even though they are in black and white, they are richly detailed and really make the scene come to life.

"Jumanji" is a fantastic book that children of all ages will enjoy.