Chris Van Allsburg
Chris Van Allsburg
Chris Van Allsburg has been named one of the most intriguing authors and illustrators of children’s books. He has a unique style that captivates children and adults alike. Often, a person’s background and experiences influence their work. Imagination has many roots into the childhood of an individual.
Chris Van Allsburg grew up in a quiet suburban setting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. During the 1950’s, when he was a child, the …
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…the courses he took in college he found his true passion. If weren’t for that chance meeting with his wife’s friend he might have never had the chance or the desire to write storybooks for children.
Chris Van Allsburg Storybooks
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, 1979
Just a Dream, 1990
Ben’s Dream, 1982
The Polar Express, 1985
Two Bad Ants, 1988
The Wreck of the Zephyr, 1983
Jumanji, 1981
The Mysteries of Harris Bur*censored*, 1984
The Widow’s Broom, 1992
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