Jumanji
by Chris Van Allsburg
31 Total Resources 5 Awards 1 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Sports
Year Published 1981
Word Count 1,800
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 620L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 5519, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Chris Van Allsburg about Jumanji
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Chris Van Allsburg
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In-depth Written Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Chris Van Allsburg
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In-depth Written Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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1982 Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speech given by Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 11
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Digital Escape Room from High Point Public Library
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Digital Escape Room from Schaumburg Township District Library
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Digital Escape Room from Salt Lake County Library
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American Sign Language and English (Bilingual) Bilingual Teaching Unit - American Sign Language/English from Statewide Outreach Center
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Study Guide from Sacramento City Unified School District
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Teacher's Notes from Penguin Books for Young Readers
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Lesson Plan from Harcourt
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Lesson Plan from UNC - Chapel Hill - School of Education
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Lesson Plan from Carol Otis Hurst
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by various narrators
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Book Trailers 2
Movie Trailer: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle from Sony Pictures
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Movie Trailer: Jumanji: The Next Level from Sony Pictures
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Book & Adaptation Websites 2
Awards & Distinctions 5
Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Picture Book Hall of Fame Selection, 2017
Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2023
Winner, 1982
Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2022
Selection, 1981
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1981
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