Jumanji
By Chris Van Allsburg
Houghton Mifflin Company
Boston
1981
The Caldecott Medal Award winner,"Jumanji," is about two children, Peter and Judy, who were bored at home. They went outside and found a normal looking game under a tree. They decided to try the game when they got home. When they began to play they realized that the game was not a typical game. Everything that happened while playing the game actually happens in real life. Playing this game puts the two children on an unforgettable adventure.
- Pictures: This is a pictures book. The pictures are all in black and white. The pictures are very realistic. The pictures look like they have depth rather than being flat on a page. They are also detailed, for example you can see the different pieces of hair on the children's heads and on the monkey's bodies.
- Quotes: The book is written so there is a narrator who is not either of the children. When the children are talking it is always quoted. This can introduce to students the concept of quotes, and how quotes show when a person is talking. This can also be used to have the children do a read aloud.
Students who like adventure stories would enjoy reading "Jumanji." Because this is a picture book, it can be beneficial for students who need help visualizing what is happening. The book is also not very long, so it is a good book to read when you want to be able to read an entire story at one time or for students who struggle reading lengthy books.
Links for Classroom Activities:
- http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/thepolarexpress/tg/jumanji.shtml
This is a link to teaching ideas for this book.
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