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Chris Van Allsburg (born June 18, 1949) is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He has won two Caldecott Medals for U.S. picture book illustration, for Jumanji (1981) and The Polar Express (1985), both of which he also wrote, and were later adapted as successful motion pictures.
Jun 14, 2024 · Chris Van Allsburg (born June 18, 1949, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.) is an American author and illustrator who created several critically acclaimed children’s books. Van Allsburg made narrative and pictures work together to convincingly blur the line between fantasy and reality.
Chris Van Allsburg has 59 books on Goodreads with 521833 ratings. Chris Van Allsburg’s most popular book is The Polar Express.
About Chris Van Allsburg: Chris was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 18, 1949, the second child of Doris Christiansen Van Allsburg and Richard Van ...
Chris Van Allsburg was born on 18 June 1949 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji (1995) and Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005). He has been married to Lisa Van Allsburg since 1974. They have two children.
Chris Van Allsburg is the author and illustrator of many celebrated children’s books such as The Polar Express and Jumanji. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Chris Van Allsburg talks about his big breakthrough, his books, and their transformation into movies.
Parents, educators, and children have been known to develop a kind of obsession with the books of Chris Van Allsburg. His work appeals to diverse audiences because it is neither simplistic nor formulaic.
Dec 18, 2017 · C hris Van Allsburg is responsible for some of the most iconic stories and images of American childhood. After bursting onto the picture book scene with 1979’s The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, he ...
Dec 23, 2021 · “The Polar Express” was born in Providence, written by longtime New England resident Chris Van Allsburg. Since its publication in 1985, kids have experienced the magic of this Caldecott ...
One of the world’s most beloved children’s book author/illustrators, Chris Van Allsburg has delighted millions with classics such as The Polar Express, winner of the 1986 Caldecott Medal now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Jumanji, also a Caldecott Medal winner, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, a Caldecott Honor winner, Zathura, The Widow’s ...
