Van Allsburg's illustrations have a beautiful simplicity of design, balance, texture, and a subtle intelligence beyond the call of illustration." The New York Timesġ. Chris Van Allsburg is a former instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design.ġ. In 1982, Jumanji was nominated for a National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children s literature. This special edition of Jumanji contains a CD of the renowned actor Robin Williams reading the timeless tale."Ĭhris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. Since its original publication, Jumanji has been honored with many awards, including the Caldecott Medal, and in 1996, the surreal story was adapted to fit the big screen. Over thirty years ago, Peter and Judy first found the game Jumanji with the instructions that once the game is started, it must be finished or it will go on forever and it was then, with this same wonderment, readers found Jumanji, too. This special anniversary edition contains a CD of renowned actor Robin Williams reading the timeless tale. Since its original publication, "Jumanji" has been honored with many awards, including the Caldecott Medal, and in 1996, the surreal story was adapted to fit the big screen.
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