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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.
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- June 18, 1949
- The Polar Express.
- The Chronicles of Harris Burdick: Fourteen Amazing Authors Tell the Tales.
- Jumanji (Jumanji, #1)
- The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.
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.
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Chris Van Allsburg has 60 books on Goodreads with 522428 ratings. Chris Van Allsburg’s most popular book is The Polar Express.
The Polar Express is a 1985 fantasy children's picture book written and illustrated by American author Chris Van Allsburg. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline.
27 books based on 5 votes: Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg,...
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.
