Van Allsburg, Chris
Overview
Works: |
253
works in
1,248
publications in
21
languages and
72,957
library holdings
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Genres: |
Juvenile works
Fiction
Picture books
Drama
Children's films
Film adaptations
Fantasy fiction
Biography
Animated films
Fantasy films
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Roles: |
Author, Illustrator, Bibliographic antecedent, Conceptor, Other, Creator, Author of screenplay, Artist, Librettist, Performer, Scenarist
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Classifications: |
PZ7.V266,
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Most widely held works about
Chris Van Allsburg
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Most widely held works by
Chris Van Allsburg
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
199
editions published
between
1976
and
2017
in
13
languages
and held by
8,026
libraries
worldwide
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus
Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
77
editions published
between
1981
and
2017
in
6
languages
and held by
5,859
libraries
worldwide
Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game
The widow's broom by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
51
editions published
between
1992
and
2013
in
8
languages
and held by
3,309
libraries
worldwide
A widow finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom left by a witch who fell into the widow's garden
Just a dream by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
33
editions published
between
1990
and
2015
in
8
languages
and held by
3,215
libraries
worldwide
When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment
The garden of Abdul Gasazi by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
26
editions published
between
1979
and
2012
in
4
languages
and held by
3,160
libraries
worldwide
When the dog he is caring for runs away from Alan into the forbidden garden of a retired dog-hating magician, a spell seems to be cast over the contrary dog
Two bad ants by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
20
editions published
between
1988
and
2016
in
5
languages
and held by
3,139
libraries
worldwide
When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their safety
The wreck of the Zephyr by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
49
editions published
between
1983
and
2014
in
9
languages
and held by
3,052
libraries
worldwide
A boy obsessed with becoming the world's greatest sailor wrecks his sailboat in a storm, and then learns to sail on the wind
The sweetest fig by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
27
editions published
between
1980
and
2009
in
6
languages
and held by
2,949
libraries
worldwide
"These figs are very special," the woman whispered. "They can make your dreams come true." -- Thus Monsieur Bibot, the cold-hearted dentist, was given two ordinary-looking figs as payment for extracting a tooth from an old woman's mouth. Monsieur Bibot refused to believe such nonsense and proceeded to eat one of the figs for a bedtime snack. Although it was possibly the finest, sweetest fig he had ever tasted, it wasn't until the next morning that Monsieur Bibot realized it indeed had the power to make his dreams come true. While dragging his poor dog, Marcel, out for his walk, he discovered that his strange dream from the night before was becoming all too real. Determined to make good use of the second fig, Monsieur Bibot learns to control is dreams. But can he control Marcel? Once again Chris Van Allsburg explores the mysterious territory between fantasy and reality in an uncanny tale that will intrigue readers of all ages
The stranger by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
11
editions published
between
1986
and
2003
in
3
languages
and held by
2,621
libraries
worldwide
The enigmatic origins of the stranger Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the weather. Grades K-3
Zathura : a space adventure by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
11
editions published
between
2002
and
2005
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
2,523
libraries
worldwide
Left on their own for an evening, two boisterous brothers find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical space adventure board game
The wretched stone by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
6
editions published
between
1991
and
2003
in
English and Japanese
and held by
2,313
libraries
worldwide
A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them
Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg (
visu
)
84
editions published
between
1981
and
2017
in
8
languages
and held by
2,291
libraries
worldwide
When Allen Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically tranported into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces in this imaginative adventure that combines breathtaking special effects with an enchanting mixture of comedy, magic and thrills
Ben's dream : story and pictures by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
14
editions published
between
1980
and
1998
in
3
languages
and held by
2,067
libraries
worldwide
On a terrifically rainy day, Ben has a dream in which he and his house float by the monuments of the world, half submerged in flood water
Queen of the Falls by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
12
editions published
between
2010
and
2015
in
3
languages
and held by
1,957
libraries
worldwide
The story of Annie Edson Taylor, who in 1901 decided to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel
Probuditi! by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
10
editions published
between
2002
and
2016
in
4
languages
and held by
1,954
libraries
worldwide
On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it. A sophisticated picture book. Suggested level: primary, intermediate
Bad day at Riverbend by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
11
editions published
between
1995
and
2001
in
English and Spanish
and held by
1,807
libraries
worldwide
When Sheriff Hardy investigates the source of a brilliant light and shiny slime afflicting Riverbend, he finds that the village is becoming part of a child's coloring book streaked with greasy crayons
Swan Lake by Mark Helprin (
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1989
and
2001
in
3
languages
and held by
1,773
libraries
worldwide
A young prince and his beloved Odette struggle to protect themselves and their infant daughter from the evil Von Rothbart in this adaptation of the classic ballet
The chronicles of Harris Burdick : fourteen amazing authors tell the tales by Chris Van Allsburg (
Book
)
24
editions published
between
2011
and
2015
in
3
languages
and held by
1,654
libraries
worldwide
A collection of stories based on illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Zathura by Jon Favreau (
visu
)
22
editions published
between
2005
and
2015
in
6
languages
and held by
1,588
libraries
worldwide
Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is magically hurtled through space because of the board game they are playing. Special features include: commentary, documentary, virtual board game, and more
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (
visu
)
59
editions published
between
1985
and
2013
in
8
languages
and held by
1,410
libraries
worldwide
Late one Christmas Eve, a boy boards the Polar Express, bound for the North Pole. When he arrives, Santa offers him any gift he desires, and he discovers that Christmas is for those who truly believe
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Allasburg, Chris Van 1949- Allsburg, Chris van. Allsburg Chris Van 1949-.... Chris Van Allsburg Amerikaans schrijver Chris Van Allsburg amerikansk barnboksförfattare och illustratör Chris Van Allsburg amerikansk skribent Chris Van Allsburg amerykański pisarz i rysownik Chris Van Allsburg auteur et illustrateur de livres pour la jeunesse Chris Van Allsburg escritor norte-americano Chris Van Allsburg scrittore e illustratore statunitense Chris Van Allsburg US-amerikanischer Zeichner und Schriftsteller von Kinderbüchern Van Allsburg, Chris Van Allsburg, Chris 1949- Van Ālsburg, Kirīs 1949- Van Ōruzubāgu, Kurisu 1949- VanAllsburg, Chris 1949- Ван Оллсбург, Крис Ван Олсбург, Крис ואן אלסברג, כריס ון אלסברג, כריס 1949- كريس فان آلسبورغ კრის ვან ოლსბურგი 반 알스버그, 크리스 1949- 반 올스버그, 크리스 1949- 밴 알스버그, 크리스 1949- 크리스 반 알스버그 ヴァン・オールズバーグ, クリス クリス・ヴァン・オールズバーグ バン・オールスバーグ, クリス 克里斯·凡·艾斯伯格
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