Jumanji: questions to ask and activities to try
Peter and Judy start a board game, and the jungle comes to life in their house. Jumanji is the Caldecott Medal-winning picture book that inspired the films.
What age is it for? Jumanji is best for ages 5–10. Good for: A board game that comes to life.
Read it slowly and enjoy the detailed black-and-white pictures. Talk about following instructions, and why they had to finish.
What it helps with
- Following rules and instructions
- Consequences
- Imagination
- Suspense
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where did they find the game?”
- “What happened on each turn?”
- “Why did they keep going?”
- “How did it end?”
- “Who found the game next?”
- “What would come out of your board game?”
5-minute activities to try together
Board game
Design a board game where each square brings something to life.
Rule reading
Read the rules of a family game together before playing.
Free printables: Jumanji worksheet and activity pack
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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